These days' children are surrounded by electronic devices such as personal computers, tablet computers, and smart phones, and they learn to use them at a very early age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
Some people think that humans can use animals for their benefits. Others believe that this practice is wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your friend who lives in your home town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your mail Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn Explain how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport together.
Write a letter to express great service from hotel during your day
you recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. you think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest rypes of job that would be suitable for him/her
Some people believe that education and healthcare should be free of charge and funded by the government. Others think that it should be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the average number of servings of ice cream sold each day in two different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
oYour reason for writing
oWhat you would like to happen
oA nice, respectful style.
Some people argue that medical insurance prices are overpriced. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss the reasons for your choice.
the chart shows requests for informations at a tourist office in the United Kingdom from January to June.
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to
request setting up a cafeteria for the staff. [F]
In your letter, you should mention
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
how you feel about it
what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
With recent improvements online, it is increasingly possible for people to leave reviews for goods and services they have purchased. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people believe that the women should play an equal role as men in country’s police and military fierce, such as army, while others, think women are not suitable for these king of work. Discuss and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the price of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaprisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their trees. Second step is to rinse the product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacturing. Afterwards, the pressing moment comes. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can be crushed with a convenient pressing machine. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of the final produce before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires a plenty of work-seven steps- and a piece of specific knowledge.
Humans tend to copy one another , especially in fashion,choice of clothes ,consumer goods .To what extent do you agree or disagre e?
The line graph depicts the average monthly alterations in the Prices of Copper, Nice and Zine metal durng a period of a year. (in 2014) overall
City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like office) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers?
ar chart illustrates the different forms of gross domestic product (IT and Service industry) in the united kingdom from 1992 to 2000. These values are calculated in percentages
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The two bar charts show the percentage of workers in three sectors — agriculture, industry, and services — in Germany, the USA, Japan, and China in 1980 and 2010
Some people think that governments should invest more in public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music and paintings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some businesses now say that no-one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree with this?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. She has asked for your advice. ・explain why you think she would enjoy ・describe possible advantages ・say whether you would like to go camping with your friend
The table shows the number of people (millions) that remain undernourished around the world from 2000 to 2009. The chart displays the global price of two food grains over the same period. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there . Write a letter to the tourist information office.
In your letter :
•Explain what you need.
•Say when you plan to be there.
•Ask your information about prices.
More and more people are using online language translation applications. Are there more advantages or disadvantages of such services?
You are moving to a new city and are looking for a place to live there.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in that city. In your letter,
• explain why you are moving
• describe the kind or place you would like to live in
• ask your friend for advice about finding a place to live
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programes. Do you agree or disagree?
In some places, fast food, prepared meals, and sugary drinks are now sold in more shops and at lower prices than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some cities people can build and design homes and office buildings however they like. This is preferable to having strict controls over the design and construction of housing and office buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries should not hire services of doctors, engineers and other experts from poor countries. Do you agree or disagree?
The map show a presents lauout of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, it is believed that teenagers should be encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people say it is a good practice. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Psychologist have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true this statement? How far colour influence people's health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The practice of illegally hunting wild animals continues to cause concern in many countries, particularly developing countries. What are the causes of such hunting?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
Essay topics: The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to new laptop at a good price. Yu worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter.
*Tell the store where you live & what happen
*Explain the problem with the laptop
*State what action you would like the store to take
Write an apology letter to a friend from overseas that it will be impossible for him or her to stay with you. In the letter,
you should:
• Tell why it is not possible
• Give him alternative choice to live
• Invite him or her to come in the future
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practice in the community hall. You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall. Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
• Describe what the group does
• Explain why the group is good for the community
• Suggest some alternative days and times for practice
With the continuous evolution of the first class services, some people may think that the airplane companies neglected the advantages of other passengers. In my opinion, while first-class passengers certainly enjoy premium service, most advances benefit all passengers.
The maps below show the present layout of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The map show a present layout of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment.
Your apartment manager is asking your opinion about the swimming pool in your building. Currently, your building has a swimming pool, but it is really old and needs to be renovated. Some tenants prefer to have a small gym instead of a pool. The apartment manager has asked you to complete an opinion survey.
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150–200 words.
Option A: I would like to keep the swimming pool.
Option B: I would like to have a gym.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Pie Chart