You went to the local hospital’s Emergency Department with your young child who had severe stomach pains. You had to wait for almost four hours before your daughter was treated by a doctor and, while you were waiting, you were constantly ignored by the other staff.
Write a letter to the Registrar, about the service you received.
These days, many people rely on traditional medicine instead of visiting doctors. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The line graph compares the average visitation figures for patients in four categories who went to clinics at a specific hospital weekly between 2010 and 2016.
The pie charts show rage devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two years
In today’s society, both Western medicine and traditional, complementary forms of medicines are now widely known and used. The effectiveness oft kinds of treatment is determined by the patient's mental attitude towards it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Countries with longer working hours enjoy an economic advantage, but they suffer from certain negative social effects, do you agree or disagree?
Although both nature and nurture play a role in personality, a number of large-scale twin studies suggest that there is a strong genetic component. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students’ sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
As we have become more advanced technologically, we have done more harm to the environment, knowingly or unknowingly. What are the problems faced due to this development? How do you think we can solve these issues?
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for thier future careers. Other people, say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
-say how your work could be done while you are away
-ask for his/her in arranging in
The health benefits of physical activities are well known. Despite this, many people do not exercise regularly. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to encourage them exercise regularly?
Some people think that strict punishment for driving offenses is the only way to make roads safer. To what extent do agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition totheir main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teeangers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless theya re accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features, and make comarisons where relevan
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.
some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food, clothes and entertainment ) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think of their own whishes .Other people believe that it is important for children to make decision about matters that affect them.Discuss both these view and give your own opinion
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Today more and more people are visiting places where condition are difficult such as Sahara and the Atlantic.What are the benefits and disadvantages for the tourists.
Some people believe that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too importat or valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations. Do you agree or disagree.
You are a parent and you need information about a school trip your child is going on.
Write a letter to the class teacher. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what information you are looking for
inform the teacher about any specific needs your child has
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…………….. ,
The diagram below shows the stages in the production of silk starting with moths laying eggs and ending with the production of silk fabric.
NOWADAYS many people complain that they have difficulites getting enough sleep. what problems can lack of sleep cause? what can be done about lack of sleep?
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
More developing countries are given aid from international organizations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student's home country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In a number countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other belives that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
In many countries, sports and exercise classes are replaced with academic subjects. What is your opinion? What are the effects on the children in their lives?
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
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by its external appearance. Use specific details and reasons to support your answer.
Some people think that the modern communication technology is having a negative effedt on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think that the government should increase the price of fattening foods to address this issue. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their time with their family. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
Research is an essential part of completing assignments. Suggest some good places to obtain useful information. give reasons for your choices.
Some people say that government should fund the performing class (drama, music, etc.), but on the other hand the other people say it should be self-funded by the organization or student’s parents. Discuss both view, and give your own opinion
The rising levels of congestion and air polution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main sbjects. other believe it is more important to give all their time and attendtion to studying for qualifications. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that schools should select students only according to their academic abilities while others believe that it is better to consider students’ other abilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The plans below show how the ground floor of a particular building has changed over time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show the developments which took place in the coastal of town Laguna Beach between 1950, 1970 and 1990.
Task 1.3
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport manager and say
Give your flight details
Why were you disappointed?
Suggest some improvements to the airport services
Write at least 150 words.
Counties such as China, India and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. Give some suggestions to address this problem.
The way that people work today has changed significantly due to development of technology. Discuss the advantages and the disadvatages.
Question: It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centers and only bicycles be allowed instead. Ak To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of females aged 16-25 in a particular country who participated in sports, compared to those who watched sports, in 2000.