Nowadays, a growing numbers of people 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?
Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opininon.
Many employers believe that good social skills are as important as good professional qualifications for job success, so they hire people with good social skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart gives information about the country of birth of people living in Australia and the table shows where people born in these countries live.
Some people think health care should be free for everyone. Other think that people should pay their medical cost themselves. Discuss both sides and give your opnion.
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single –sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an friend Chris have Invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys the play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the children having a large number of toys?
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and inciude any relevant examples from your own.
Everybody should be allowed admission to university or college programs7 regardless of their level of academic ability. 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 or experience.
Universities should be concerned with educating people so that they will have wide general knowledge and be able to consider important matters from an informed viewpoint ,and not simply train students to do the jobs required by society. Give reasons for your own knowledge or experience.
Due to low-cost flights, many people are choosing to holiday abroad rather than have holidays in their own country. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
You ordered an item from an online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet. Last week you sent an email about the situation to the shop, but you did not receive a reply.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the situation
complain about the bad service
ask for immediate delivery of your order or your money back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
_**The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010.**_ **Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.**
Some people think that the universities must only accept student with high mark, while others believe that universities must accept students of all ages regardless of their previous grades. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their own businesses. Some people think that keeping the business within the family is the best approach while others believe this could lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some university students want to learn about other subject in addition to their main subject. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
the charts below show the result of a long-term survey carried out by an environmental group into local wildlife population figures. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some parents allow their teenage children to live independently, away from home. Other parents don’t want their teenage children to live away from them. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Successful sports professional can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you realized you had left some important documents at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
Explain the situation
Describe the documents
Say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Film stars and celebrities often share their views on public matters that have little to do with their profession. Is this a positive or negative development?
University students should acquire specialist knowledge and skills in one subject area rather than study a wider range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should be involved in educational activities in their free time. Others argue that this puts too much academic pressure on a child. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past, people wore clothes more closely related to their culture but today people are more likely to wear clothes from all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the number of households in Canada by their annual income in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing, and their health and fitness are suffering. What do you think are the causes of this and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart details the percentage of Australia's population in terms of their place of birth, while the table shows where these people lived.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The graph below show how elderly people in Europe spent their free time between 1980 and 2010.
Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country rather than other countries’. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that schoolchildren should be made to wear a uniform. Others feel that children should be free to choose their own clothes. Discuss both sides of the argument and say whether you agree with pupils wearing uniforms. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic 15: Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government of the country to ensure a healthy lifestyle for its people, while others believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for their lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low- cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say children should have organized free time activities. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time?Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? Is it advantageous or detrimental?
Some countries encourage foreign companies to open a branch office in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local businesses to expand rather than inviting foreign businesses to open branches. To what extent do you agree?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think is a positive or negative develompent?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choice on everyday matters such as food, cloths and entertainment is likely likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their wishes, other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people spend a lot of money on their looks that is by taking expensive haircuts, cosmetic surgeries, and buying branded clothes. some people say that this is a good way of spending money while others think this money can be spent in other ways. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to shop in traditional stores. Other people prefer to do their shopping online. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The key to solving the environmental problem is simple: the present generation is willing to accept a less comfortable life for the sake of the future generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some believe that govt should financially support retired people, while others feel they should self support. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter
explain how they helped you
say what you will miss the most about the area where you lived
invite them to visit you at your new home.
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parent shoul strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some peolple work for te same organisation all their working life. Other think that is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give you own oipinion.