The bar chart compares the amount of leisure time per week enjoyed by men and women in different employment situations during the years 1998 and 1999.
Professional athletes often earn high salaries. However, there is a significant pay gap between athletes and professionals in other fields. Discuss whether this salary disparity is justified and what its impact on society is.
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:
explain what you like about his new house
tell what you enjoyed most during your staying
Suggest when and where you could meet next time with
her/him.
SOME PEOPLE THINK SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT SHOULD LEARN INTERNATIONAL NEWS AS ONE OF THEIR SUBJECTS, WHILE OTHERS BELIVE THAT THIS IS A WASTE OF VALUABLE TIME. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
A lot of people spend a major part of their adult life at work, so job satisfaction is very important for individual happiness. What are the main factors that contribute to job satisfaction? What are the possible solutions for people who are unsatisfied with their jobs? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ome people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenage should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
● introduce yourself
● describe your plans for the party
● invite your neighbour to come
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
You should write at least 150 words.
Essay topics: The government should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they're afraid of losing. Therefore, sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
"The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs governments billions of dollars while this money should have been used for new housing and road development." To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement?
the bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the US, Canada, the UK and Japan in the year 2009
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at college.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Describe the city you moved to
• Tell him/her about your new job
• Invite him/her to visit you
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
The chart shows information about the actual and expected figures of populations in three cities, Jakarta, Sao Paulo and Shanghai.
Some people feel that learning a foreign language is an essential component of a child’s education. Others feel that learning a foreign language is often a waste of time that can be better spent on learning about technology and other more vocational subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The news is a source of knowledge about the world. How much can we trust the journalists? What are the qualities a good journalist should have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
Money offered for past-graduated research is limited. As a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. plz write an essay for two body for agreement and one for disagreement
Movies and computer games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have a negative effect on society and should be censored. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Under British and Australian laws, a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant’s past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
It is often thought that an increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people arque that it is more Important to have an enjoyable job than to earn a lot of money. Others disagree and think that a good salary leads to a better life, Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is distraction in universities regarding the main subject and several other additional languages. It is undeniable that studying plenty of subjects upon only few classes that you need has become inevitable part of our modern world. However, there is no absolute agreement whether additional lessons should be included or not
A significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an outside class learning. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting choice for determining companies. There are many steps that they must be dealing with the recruitment, it could be a long process of recruitment. The situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their probation to achieve good performances. An Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not set up priorities. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing time to break or get permission. Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their career. Most students choose the companies based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
In some countries, it is believed that teenagers should be encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people say it is a good practice. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Q. you recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for letting you stay with them.
refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
invite your friend to visit you
In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advatages and disadventages of having more one job?
In many countries where there is 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 extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many cities around the world, traffic congestion has become a major problem. What are the causes of this problem, and what measures can be taken to solve it?
The line graph shows the past and projected finances for a local authority in New Zealand. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A lot of companies and organisations require employees to wear unifroms. Which kind of jobs are uniforms suitable for? Are there any disvantages to wearing a uniform to work?
Some people think that schools should focus more on teaching students academic subjects like math and science, and less on subjects such as art and music. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays a number of people especially the younger people prefer to change the job frequently. In your opinion, what are the reasons for this?
Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Essay topics: Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in cinema. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Last year many famous pop and sports stars earned millions of dollars each. Many other entertainment and sports personalities also have very high incomes.On the other hand,most people in ordinary professions like nurses, doctors and teachers earn only a small fraction of the incomes of these stars. What do you think about stars receiving very high salaries? IS IT fair that people with jobs that directly help people are paid much less? give reasons for your answer.
You are looking for a part-time job.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● explain what sort of job you would like
● say what experience and skills you have.
The bar chart shows men’s and women’s prize money at golf majors in 2010.
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?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
Formal examination are the only effective way to assess a student's performance .Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this.Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people relying on private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution
A friend you made while you were studying aborad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. you have heard about a job in a local comapny that might be suitable for him / her.
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cites Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
You recently visited a friend who lives in another city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for the visit
Describe what you enjoyed most during the trip
Suggest a plan for your next meeting
Uversity education system is one of the most widely discussed topics these days. Many people believe that college students should be allowed to choose subjects they like to study. Othenirs think that it is always better to learn subjects that have relevance in the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that teachers should teach students how to judge right from wrong and how to behave, while others think they should just teach academic subjects. What is your opinion?
At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answe.
Some people think that the teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others think that teenagers should focus oon the subject they are best at or at they are most interested in. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion