The secret to success in life: Getting the right qualifications or having the right contacts? You should explain which factor is more important in achieving success, giving reasons to support your answer.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don't need and can't afford. -what are the reasons for this behaviour? -what action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
Some people say that the Olympic Games no longer have a role to play in the 21st century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently moved to a different flat. Write a letter to an English speaking friend.
In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new flat
invite him/her to pay you a visit.
You are looking for a part-time job at a football club.
Write a letter to the manager of the football club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
tell him/her when you think you could start
Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have the freedom to choose their favourite activities. Discuss both views and present your opinion
with all the problems in the world today, spending money on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be better spent on other causes. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
Some people believe that universities shold only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are looking for a part-time job at a football club. Write a letter to the manager of the football club. In your letter, introduce yourself explain what experience and special skills you have • tell him/her when you think you could start 7. You saw an advertisement
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all time. What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform? Are there any benefit of having uniform for a staff?
you are a member of a sports centre and you have noticed a problem which has not been fixed for some time. Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter
•tell the manager about the problem
•explain how this issue is affecting your experience at the gym
•tell the manager what you would like to happen
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivls;during festival periods,people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You stayed in a hotel for some days in an overseas country. You have forgotten some things in the hotel room after checkout. Write a letter to the hotel manager.
in most countries old traditions or languages have been forgotten . do you think that it occur inevitably or must be prevented?
some people regard video games as useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
You have just read an article Oman international travel magazine which contained some information about your town is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor f the magazine. In your letter
Correct the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Some people think that the news channels and media nowadays have sensationalized and influenced people’s lives in negative ways. Others disagree and say that is also positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic: (30 pts) Leaders and directors in organizations are normally older people. Some people think having a younger leader would be better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people learn more about good behavior from books or films/movies than they learn from real-life experiences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they may have on our health and society. Governments should introduce measures to restrict ownership of mobile phones to those who need them for their work. To what extent fo you agree or disagree with this statement?
'- Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree to this statemen
In order to cover the increasing cost of expenses, more and more people work very long shifts or have two or more jobs. What are the advantages and disadvantages
In many schools, students are showing increasingly bad behavior. What problems does this cause for schools and society, and what solutions can be implemented to improve student behavior?
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English speaking friend.
These days Internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others argure that it is important to study at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay lox lo the state. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course.
say how much cooking you have done since the course.
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer.
Write at lease 150 words.
It is currently believed that children’s behaviour and misconduct is due to the lack of strict discipline and punishment applied by parents. Do you agree or disagree with the statment?
In money countries, people have health problems because they follow an unhealthy lifestyle. What do you think are the reasons for these problems? How can they be solved?
Computers have a major impact on humankind. People have different thoughts about the result of computers, which definitely has pros and cons to their usage. Despite many advantages, there are certain negative results comes in society. This essay will discuss the good and bad outcomes to understand. In my opinion, positive development in computers overweighs the negatives.
Mamy people complain that they have difficulties getting enouph sleeping what problems can lack of sleeping cause? what can be done about lack of sleeping?
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2-day business trip for you and your colleagues.
Introduce yourself and colleagues
Give information about the business meeting
Tell other requests you might have
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job
Some people feel that social media encourages antisocial behaviour, such as bullying and cheating, while others disagree that this is the case. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent years the family structures have changed as well as the family roles. What are the changes that are occouring. What do you think can be done to mend it?
On a recent holiday,you lost a valuable item.Fortunately,you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company.In your letter;
1. describe the item you lost
2. explain how you lost it
3. tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
– Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
n many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some countries have introduced laws to likit the working hoyrs that an employer can ask for an employee. Why are these law introduced? Is this a positive or negative trend?
In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents,from the time they began studies or work and until they are married.Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
The bar chart shows the difficulties people have when they move to a new country and how the problems vary according to people’s ages.
* It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about **40** minutes on this task.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Yours neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
Explain the reasons for the the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
You have completed the test! Below is the time you have spent on the activity. Time spent After you finish, use the checklist to evaluate your writing task. Then, compare your task with the sample answer. The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Living in a country where you have to spake a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that advertisements of toys and snacks have a huge impact on children and their parents, and therefore advertising to children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your own opinion.
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighbourhood this should be resident's responsibility's while others think it should be governments's duty. What is your opinion?
A friend is considering buying a house nearby, but you have decided to leave the area due to a rise in crime. Write a letter to your friend advising them not to move into the neighborhood. In your letter:
- Recommend that your friend not go ahead with the purchase
- Give the reasons behind your decision to leave
- Suggest possible alternative areas that you know