Some people suggest that social networking and online communication have increased social isolation. In what ways do you think this has happened? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
- apologize and say that you cannot come to visit
- explain why you will not be able to visit
- suggest another time that you could visit
Nowadays, a growing number of peoples with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Write 200-250 words on the following topic: Some people like to work in small companies or businesses while others prefer working for large companies or government organizations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a large company or organization?
Online edution is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim thet e-learing has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face edution soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart shows the highest qualification attained by sex for the working age population in wales in 2001/2002.
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was the electronics and appliance with 35% whilst the second most purchased via internet was home furnishings with 22% of totals sales. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion of 18% Nonetheless the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total sales with 30%, but weren’t he first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% from the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3th position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home’s furniture became at the last position of sales with 15%. In general, electronics had always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
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.
You work for a company. You have seen someinfornation online about a training course that would be useful for your work.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter:
Give details of the course
Say how the course would be useful
Explain how the company could help you to do this course.
Some people think that art is important subject.other opine that it waste our time . discuss both view and give your opinion.
The bar chart illustrates the online purchases of different devices such as mobiles, laptops and tablets in the first four months of the
You recently visited a local gym and were unhappy with the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the gym.
In your letter:
•Explain the problems you noticed
•Describe how these problems affected your experience
•Suggest what could be done to improve the situation
the line graph below shows how much people in four countries spent on purchasing books from 1995 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You found a problem with the item which you bought it online. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter, you should: • describe the item • explain what the issue is • suggest what you expect the manager to do
You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with your hotel room.
Write to the hotel manager. In your letter…
•Tell the manager about the problems you had
•Explain to them how you feel about what happened
•Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The line graph shows the number of books borrowed from four libraries in the mouths of June, July, August and September of
The chart below shows the proportion of business making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
At present a lot people use traditional medicine rather than going to the doctor. Is this a positive or negative development?
Traditional medicine, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies, is very popular in some countries. Those who practice traditional medicine claim that it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view?
Q- It is inevitable that as Technology advances, traditional culture will be lost. It seems that we cannot have these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that computers and machines could replace humans in certain fields, like education or healthcare. Others think that humans should always be present in those fields, as machines can be unreliable. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowdays, a growing number of people with health issue problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
New Year resolutions often lead to temporary changes in behavior but are rarely maintained throughout the year. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and provide examples.
Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and trainees rather than to benefit them as individuals. To which extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows visitor number to 5 attractions in the city of Parkvale from 1996 to 2016.
The line graph show of amount of carbon dioxide emissions in 1976 to 2007 in four countries united Kingdom, Sweden Italy and Portugal.
Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patient do not follow an exercise routine. what do you think this happens? how people can be encouraged to exercise regularly?
The growth of online shopping will one day to closure of the shops in cities. Do you agree or disagree.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is positive or negative trend?
developement of tourism contribute to english becoming the most prominenet language in the world . some people think that this will lead to english becoming the only language to be spoken globally what are the advantages and disadvantages?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usuallyemphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the maps below show a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitors attraction site.
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. 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 and experience.
Computers and artificial intelligent technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can A.I enhance the learning experiences. Is this a positive or negative development?
🔶Nowadays more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. 🔸Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environment protection, while some people think more benefits have been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
The graph below shows the cinema attendance of people on different days of the week in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Summarise the inforamtion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
These days, too many people maintain their health by relyin doctors and medicine, rather than by following a healthy life. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
in their adversising, bussineses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Computer and AI are being increasingly used for online education. Can AI enhances the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people suggest that bringing up children by the whole Family, includine uncles, aunts, and grand parents, is better than only parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the art?
Some people believe that professions such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did as they were training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country. If they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that entertainers (eg. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
The line graph below illustrates the percentage of tourists to England who visited four different attractions in Brighton over a period of 30 years between 1980 and 2010.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The top piority of businesses is making money, and they do not nedd to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
i. #Sports | #Work - Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? (IELTS 7, GT)
n1) Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.