The demand for food is increasing worldwide. Why has it happened? What measures could the international community take to improve the situation?
You are planning to visit another city and your friend knows some people who live there and
has suggested you contact them.
Write to these people. In your letter
• enquire about good restaurants suitable for a budget traveller
• enquire about places of interest to visit during your trip
• suggest that you meet during your stay
Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people's quality of life in the developing countries. Howevever, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
While a faction of people holds the notion that parents should closely monitor their offspring, others aruge that they should be independent from their parents. This essay will delve into both viewpoints and explain my support for the former opinion with relevant illustrations
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are goint to do about it.
Some people think that an international car free day is an effective way to reduce air pollution. Others think that there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Mobile phones and the Internet have made it easier to stay in contact with other people. However, as a lot of time is spent using telephones and computers, there is less face –to-face contact and direct communication. Is the growing use of communication technology a positive or a negative development for society?
Some people think rich countries should help the poor countries by giving money directly. Others believe that there are other more effective forms of international aid. What’s your opinion? Give reasons for tour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently visited a sports centre and discovered some problems including the poor condition of a changing room there. You had complained about it earlier, but still no action has been taken.
Write a letter to the facility manager about it. In your letter,
● describe the problems
● include details of your complaint
● say what actions you would like them to take
Some people think that success is the best measure of intelligence, while others think that intelligence can be measured in other ways. What is your opinion on that? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The plan below shows the city before and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main points.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of 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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
With the vast increase in online resources today, libraries with print books are not a necessity for today’s society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
-Some people think that human needs for farmland,housing and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view. Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice
The chart below shows the result of a European survey into young people's expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. The respondents were asked if they thought the situation improve or get worse?
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international toursim creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some counties younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
The chart below shows the amount of money in billions of dollars spent on international tourism by people from seven different countries in 2011 and 2012.
Many employers find that their new employees lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as lack of ability to work with colleagues as a team. What are the causes? Can you suggest some possible solution
It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too acade ic in orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical matters such as home management, work and interpersonal skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the total number of international migrants in five countries between 2000 and 2020. The table shows the percentage of migrants in each country's population in 2020.
It is easier for wealthy people to maintain good health than it is for people who don’t have large amounts of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and include relevant examples.
The charts belove give information about the use of the Internet in five countries in Europe in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays Artificial Intelligence is being used to drives cars. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
The charts below show what UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve the quality of people’s life, so the government should spend money on other areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some disasters or calamities bring some opportunities in disguise. Some people think there is always a silver lining to a problem, while others think that disasters are always damaging. Do you agree or disagree? Put across your opinion with relevant supporting points or examples.
Some people think that global environment problems should be dealt with internationally. Others, however, believe that they have to be tackled domestically. What is your opinion?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child ‘s development as other objects, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent you agree or disagree?
You are a member of a local sports club. Recently, the club has introduced new rules that you are unhappy with. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
explain why you are unhappy with the new rules
describe how these rules are affecting you and other members
suggest what the club should do instead
The widespread use of the internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main problems connected with using the web? What solutions can you suggest?
The bar chart illustrates the annual office rents in five international cities in 2008 and 2013, while the table displays the office vacancy rates for the same cities during those years
The graphs indicate the source of complaints about the bank of Amenica and the amount of time takes to have the complaints resolved.
Essay topics: You work for an in the international company. you have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
. Describe the training course you want to do.
.explainwhat the company could do to help you.
. say how the course will be useful for your job.
Some people think that the government's decision to close the land borders in order to boost local production is a great idea. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this decision? What alternative decisions could have been used to boost local production? Write at least 250 Use your experience or illustration to explain your point
You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not very fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and book from the internet for no charge. To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?
Nature has a more significant impact on human adult intelligence than nurture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
*describe the training course you want to do
*explain what the company could do to help you
*say how the course will be useful for your job
A neighbour recently invited you to a special party.You intended to go,but at the last minute were unable to attend .Write a letter to your neighbour
Apologise for not going to the party
Explain why you didn't go
Suggest a way to make up for missing the party
More and more people could now access information from computers and other electronic devices. Therefore, there is no need to use printed books, magazines, or newspapers on paper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows consumers' average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed- line services in America between 2001 in 2010
Some information in films, books and on the Internet has a negative influence on young people. Some people think that such information should be controlled. Give your opinion on both sides of view use your own experience and example.
In today's world, many people use mobile phones and the Internet to communicate with others. This has resulted in the use of new words and different forms of spelling and grammar. Are they a positive or negative development?
Many companies sponsor sports by advertising themselves. Some believe that this is very good for world sport, others believe that there are also disadvantages. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace many jobs in the future, while others think it will create new job opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Most countries value their membership in international organizations like the United Nations and the World Health Organization.In your opinion,is it important for countries to seek membership in respectable international organizations?Why or why not?Give reasons and examples.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Recent surveys show increased interest in relocation and travel to other countries. What may be the reasons for this trend, and what will be the possible outcome from this behavior? Provide examples for your opinion.