In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international toursim creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some sports are extremely dangerous but may people still like them very much. Why do people take part in dangerous sports? Give some suggestions on how to deal with these danger.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Global languages have many benefits and drawbacks, some argue they are necessary for cooperation and advancement, while others say they are harbingers of a future monoculture. Give your opinion with examples.
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Australia during the period 2011-12.
The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000, and the marital status of adult Americans in two of the years.
Many young people in the workforce today change their jobs or careers every few years. what do you think are reasons for this? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more parents begin to teach their children at home rather than send them to school, . Do the advantages of the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter
•thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
•explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
•ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
The map illustrates the changes in Stockford City in 1986 and present time. Summarize the key points and make comparison. Wite the essay in 150 words.
In the future all buses, cars and trucks will be driverless. Only people travelling inside those will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. in your letter:
-say how well you know your friend
-describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
-explain why your friend would be suitable for this job
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager.
In your letter
describe the problem the new employee has caused
explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee's conduct
say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
Topic 8: Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?
In some countries the number of people who use bicycles as their main form of transport is decreasing even though riding bicycles has many benefits. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles.
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
-Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about
-Explain what you would like to do to help
-Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
.Some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development. Others, however, think that robots are dangerous inventions that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are a commuter. One morning on your way to work you suddenly fell ill and lost your consciousness. One gentlmen on the same bus sent you to a hospital. Write a letter to the company where the gentlmen works to extend your greatfulnes.
More and more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into work everyday. The result is increased traffic congestion and damadge to the environment. What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distance to work?
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one untiversity in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Over-reliance on modern technology means that people are failing to learn, or are forgetting many basic skills. To what extent is this true? Are people becoming so reliant on modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
You bought an electronic device, and it is not working properly. Write a letter to the manager.
- Describe the product you bought
- Tell me what you do to resolve the problem
- Tell the manager what you want
Celebrities such as actors, athletes and musicians earn large salaries compared to other professionals. Some people consider this unfair, while others think that celebrities deserve to be paid a lot for the work they do. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion on the subject.
Some people think I school graduate should travel or work for a period of time. Instead of going directly to the study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of birth of Bro. Just give reason for your answer in include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The table below shows the number of cars made in Argentina, Australia, and Thailand from 2003 to 2009.
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 charts below give information on the ages of the population of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projecyions for 2050.
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. to what extent do you agree or disagre
you have seen an advertisment from a couple, who live in australia, for someone to teach their two children your leguage for a year.
write a letter to the couple. in your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasone for wanting the job
Some people say that in our current moden age, it is unnecessary to teach hand writing skills to children what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way to get people to use their cars less is to make them pay a road toll to drive on busy roads. 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.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of the amount of time you need
•suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
Some schools are very strict about what the students wear and have school uniforms, while other schools have a relaxed dress code and do not have school uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children wearing school uniforms.
The charts below show the percentage of total spending on four different categories by students in a European country from 1985 to 2015.
international tourism has bought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is cconcern about its impact on local inhabitants and environment. Do disadvantage outweigh the advantages?
The graph below shows the percentage of households with diferent kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999. Summarize the information bselecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart gives information about Australian men’s and women’s regular physical activity in 2010, number of males and females and average between age groups. Figures are given for six categories from 15-24 to 65 and over years old.
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Others, however, believe that people should be free to choose sports activities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
you recently bought a piece of equipment from a company on the internet when it is arrived it is damaged write a letter to the manger of the company describe the piece of equipment you bought explain about the damaged piece say what younwant the manger to do
the charts below show that UK graduate and postgraduate studrents who did not go into full-time work did after leaving collage in 2008 summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your neighbor always plays loud music late at night. Write a letter of complaint to the building manager.
Bullet points:
Describe the problem
Explain how it affects you
Ask for a solution
If children behave badly should their parents take responsibility and also be punished? State your answer and give your reasons. OR If a five year old commits a crime, should his/her parents accept responsibility and how should they be punished. What is the age of a child when parents no longer have the responsibility of a child’s behavior?
The graph gives information informs regarding the average of carbon dioxide emissions (per person) in four different countries, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal, from 1967 to 2007.