Most high level positions in companies are filled by men eventhough the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50%female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain % of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter
•thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
•explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
•ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think thia is a positive or a negative development?
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year.
More and more children as accessing the internet unsupervised and at a younger age. This can sometimes put children at risk. What problems do you think parents face when dealing with their children using the Internet? How can this be solved?
The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people today find they have insuficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose?
Today, many people aim to achieve a balance between work and other parts of their life, but few of them can achieve it. What are the problems in trying it? What measures can be taken to solve this problem?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparision where required
the chart gives information about entertainment venues and their admissions in 2009
In today’s time most of the people prefer to make tattoos on their bodies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
In some countries, fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to school to promote their products. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people prefer to spend most of their time with friends. Other people prefer to be alone most of the time. Which way of life do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
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 tree time while you are in Australia
In some countires, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many parents in Vietnam invest heavily into their child’s education hoping for the best. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Today, the majority of children are raised by their grandparents since their parents are busy working. To what extent do you think it affects the whole family
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experi
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases, or should individuals have the right to choose not to vaccinate their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows how elderly people in Europe spent their free time between 1980 and 2010.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in word, picture, music or films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many People these days work in other countries and they take their families with them to live. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
Many people welcome the opening of shopping areas near their homes. On the other hand , some people are strongly opposed to the construction of such facilities. If the opening of a large shopping centre in your neighbourhood were announced, would you support or oppose its construction? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
(2024) You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms.
Write to the gym manager.
In your letter: explain who you are describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
Many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
New parentas should attend a parenting course to learn how to bring up their children well. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
traffic and housing problems in major cities should be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the counryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: The best way to solve world’s environmental problem is increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion?
The first pie chart illustrates why individuals travel to vocation by bicycle. On the other hand, second pie chart describes the reasons why people go to work by car.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
• Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
• Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
•inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
•explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
•suggest what he/she should bring to work.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, howerver , say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Question. You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms. Write to Mr Koto, the manager. In your letter:
Explain who you are
Describe the problem exactly
Make suggestions to improve the gym
it is thought by some that computers are more of hinderance than a help in society. others believe that they are such indispensable device that people would not be able to live or work in their absence. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four asian countries living in cirites from 1970 to 2020, with predicitions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With the increasing demand for energy such as oil and gas, people start to look for their sources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
If a product is good can meet people's needs, people will buy it. Advertisement in the media is no more than form of entertainment. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?
some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individuals to become useful for soceity , while others believe it should help individulas to achieve their ambitions. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many people spend a lot of money on clothes, haircuts and beauty products to enhance their appearance. Some people think that it is a good way to spend money, while others think there is a better way to spend it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lifetime. İs this a positive or negative development ?
Unemployment is one of the most serious problem facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty-five hours?
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’s Study. On the contrary , those online games have produced a lot of negative effect on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion
Nowadays, celebraties are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this has set a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems. You should use your own ideas, knowledge & experience & support our arguments with examples & relevant evidence.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,