Holding international games such as olympics is an exciting event. Some people think that it has positive effect, while others argue that it is a waste of money. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In many countries, primary and secondary schools close for two months or more in the summer holidays. What is the value of long school holidays? What are the arguments in favour of shorter school holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (eg. Business, scholarship, etc). Discuss both view and give your opinion
There are two-line chart diagrams depict changes that the percent of electrical appliance in households in 1920-2019 and the total time of doing housework every weeks in same time.
The chart belows shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011, and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most people enjoy holidays and travel and tourism is a billion-dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
A friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your city and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
offer to find somewhere to stay
give advice about what to do
give information about what clothes to bring
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
● describe the item you lost
● explain how you lost it
● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Begin your letter as follows:
● Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Sir or Madam,
Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
With rising concerns about environmental degredation, some argue that the government should hold individuals accountable for their environmental impact. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is fairer to assess a student’s ability based on their performance during the whole course rather than giving a formal examination at the end of the course. 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.
Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you.
You are planning to return to your home town for a holiday after a long absence.
Write a letter to one of your old friend. In your letter,
. explain that you are coming and that you'd like to meet again
. describe what you're planning to do
. say where you're staying and when you'd free to meet.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
•give contact details for when you are away
•give instructions on how to care for your pet
•describe other household duties
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Holding international games such as olympics is an exciting event. Some think it has positive effect, while others argue it is a waste of money. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the percentage of whole world population in four countries from 1950 to 2000, with projections till 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. v
The lines graphs shows the percentage of households with electrical appliences in 1920 to 2019 and the number of houseworke per week. Summarize na dmake comparison where relavent.
The graph belows shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999.
In many part of the world, there are now multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? DO you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, in many countries women have full time jobs. Therefore, it is logical to share household chores equally between men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter:
• Write the reasons for organizing the party
• Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party
• Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions
You do not need to write any addresses.
Nowadays, as women and men have to work full-time household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9 June 2025, The chart shows the average number of hours each day that Chinese, American, Turkish and Brazilian tourists spent doing leisure activities while on holiday in Greece in August 2019.
The rise of social media has affected personal relatioships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages ?
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ag
The chart below shows the total amount of money (in billions) of household expenditure in the USA, divided into three categories, from 2000 to 2007.
Some people believe that tourists do not learn anything during their holidays, while others believe that they learn a lot. Discuss both views and opine.
You are going abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in
your home while you are away.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain where you hide the keys
describe what your friend needs to do in your absence
say when you are coming back
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any
addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advatages and disadvantages of solar energy?
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays women have full-time work as same as men. And logically men should share the household equally with women. To what do you agree or disagree?
Teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their communities. This is good foe the individuals concerned and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree with htis view? Discuss, based on your own knowledge and experience.
The bar charts show household expenditure across four main areas in the UK, Australia and Japan in 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows the number of households in the USA by their annual income in 2017, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter:
Write the reasons for organizing the party
Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party
Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place. However, others prefer to live in many areas over their life time. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town.
Write a letter to the shop and
- ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. - --- Ask what the prices are and
- how long they will be able to hold the goods for you.
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have one long holiday. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You enjoyed a holiday organized by a tour company. Write a letter to the manager and praise the tour guide who accompanied you on the journey.
In your letter, you should:
• describe the details of your holiday
• explain what the tour guide did that was helpful
• suggest how the manager may reward the tour guide.
the table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. summarize the information, and make aconparison .
You are planning to study abroad. Write a letter of inquiry.
- ask for the terms of admission into that university
- ask for the possibility of getting a scholarship
The table below shows the change in some household types in Great Britain from 1991 to 2007
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in English and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the average household expenditure in japan and Malaysia in the year 2010.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. You do NOT need to write any addresses. You should write at least 150 words. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip. Write to the travel agency. In your letter
•Say where / when you went on holiday
• Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
• Tell them what you would like them to do
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot rely on the same job or working conditions the whole life. What are the causes for these changes? How should people prepare for work in the future?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and mount of thime spent doing house work in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the informationn by selecting and reporting the ain features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one conutry between 1920 and 2019.