some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in despite of great responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You arranged to visit a friend abroad but an important event at home has forced you to change the dates of your visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain the importance of the event
apologize for the situation
suggest a new arrangement
Many argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students are encouraged to comment or critisize their teachers, others believe that this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom.Discuss the both perspectives and express your opinion.
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children's sport between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
Children can learn effectively by simply watching television, therefore they should be allowed to do so to watch T.V. regularly at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to take a vacation.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the vacation spot you have chosen
• explain how you plan to spend your time there
• invite your friend to join you on your vacation
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear….
You want to improve your English and a friend has given you contact details for a private teacher. Write a letter to the teacher and say:
why you want to improve your English
how the teacher can help you
when you would like to start having lessons?
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
«Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?»
Some people say that physicaleducation classes are an important part of a child's education. Others believe that it is more important to focus on academics during school time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In the past, people usually stayed in one place throughout their lives. These days, people often move around. They often live in several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant information from your own knowledge and experience.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advise about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think 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 types of job what would be suitable for him/her.
Some people think competitive sports have a good impact on the individual and society. Others think it has negative impact. Discuss both views and give your opiniion
Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports,(eg skydiving, rock climbing) Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
Some people think that it is good for a country's cultures to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that a country should develop their own films and TV programs instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
you recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
•describe the problems with the car
•tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
a friend of yours is thinking about going to camping
write a letter to your friend and explain to him why he would enjoy the holiday
tell him about disantvantages
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
*Some people believe that it is important to give gifts and presents to friends and family to show that we care about them. Others believe that there are better ways to show that we care about them.* *Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter,
•say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course
In coutries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most students should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? #coutries
In many countries, the crimes rate amongst underaged people has been rising. Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.
Some people believe that it is important to spend alot of money on family celebrations while others believe it's a waste of money. Discuss both views
IN SOME COUNTRIES OWING THE HOME RATHER THEN RENTING ONE IS IMPORTANT ? WHY MIGHT THIS BE THE CASE? DO YOU THINK IT IS A POSITIVE SIDE OR NEGATIVE SITUATION?
ou recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do.
The bar chart compares the percentage of time Australian mothers and fathers spent helping their children with four activities in 2013
Some people believe that advertisements have a negative impact on children and should be strictly controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often said that Governments spend too much money on projects to protect wild life, while their are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?
Millions of dollars are spent on research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standard on Earth. Do you agree or disagree.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Simmarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Thank him/her for the invitation
- Explain why you cannot come
- Ask him/her about other time to visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follow:
Rear ....
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More government money should be spent to free time activity of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to carefully plan activities in their free time others think it’s a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your answer?
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that they are the best people to talk to school students the danger of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter
• give some information about the new theatre
• invite her/him to open the new theatre
• explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give tour own opinion
It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Do not write your real name and surname or email address in your ans
Film is a less important form of art than literature and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
Start with 'Dear Sir,'
In some countries very few young prople are willing to do unpaid community service (for example working for a charity , improving thr neighbourhood , or teaching sports to younger children ). What problem might this cause? What do you think is the best way to solve this problems?
In many countries crime rates among teenagers are higher than among other age groups. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to solve it?
Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative develop
Some people say that it is a important to kept your house and workplace tidy. With everything organised and it is placed .what is your opinion about this.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both theseof views anda give your own opinion
The majority of people believe that zoos ought to prohibited while others think that zoos must supported . In my opinion , I agree that zoos have positive effects on animals
Some people say that young people today do not make good use of their leisure time and that they spend too much time inside watching television and playing video games and that they should rather spend more time outside engaging in physical activities.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two picture illustrates the changes in Stockford City in 1986 and present time. Summarize the key points and make comparison.
After finishing school, some students go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisment in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look aftertheir 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
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment> IT would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way to stay fit is by joining a gym, while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both views and give your opinion.