Should Hong Kong adopt the opt-out system for organ donation? Write a letter to the editor addressing this issue.
Some people think that teenagers should be requested an unpaid job in their free time. They believe that these will be helpful for both individual teenagers and local communities. Do you agree or disagree?
The number of people who are overweight or obese is far higher than in previous generations. What are the reasons for this, and how can the problem be tackled?
Some people think watching sports is waste of leisure time. What is your opinion?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter say,
- when you will be arriving and leaving
- what type of rooms you would like and ask how much the weekend will cost
- inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Write at least 150 words.
The charts below give irformation about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over ra two-week period in 2013.
As part of a class assignment you have to Millions ofpeople every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You saw an online post of an important English academy looking for teachers to help underprivileged foreigner students.
Write a letter of application to the company. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Explain why you are suitable for the job.
• Provide details of your past work experience.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
One of your friends ask you to be a partner in his new business.
write a letter to reply him:
- give your opinion about your friend's business idea
- tell him weather or not you have decided to accept his offer
- and explain your reason for this decision
Some people regard work as the most important thing in life and have little interest in anything else. Other people are most enthusiastic about their hobbies and leisure interest than their jobs. Discuss both of the attitudes and give your opinion,
It is often argued that children must be protected from unsuitable material on TV and the Internet by government censorship. Others say that this is the parents' responsibility to control what their children do and watch. To what extent do you think that this is true?
You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will now be unable to go with them. Write to your friends, and
•Tell them why you are unable to go
•Say sorry for this
•Suggest an alternative activity at another time
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
Some people think that government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. xxxx
The chart below shows that the results of a survey about peoplesʻ cofee and tes buying and drinking habits in 5 Australian cities
Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does its increase in popularity have on individuals and on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience.
Some parents give their children everything or accept whatever their children want to do. Is this good for the children? What could be the consequences for these children when they grow up? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.
Some People think that exercice is the Key to health, white others feel that having a balanced diet is more imrortant. Discuss both sides an give your opinion
You have recently opened up a shop in your area and as an advertisement campaign. You would like to send a letter to all potential customers.
Introduce your shop
Introduce your services
And offer a special discount for the new customers.
Write your letter in an appropriate style and format in 150 words on your answer sheet.
Last year you went on a holiday with your family. A friend has contacted you about the holiday and asked whether you would recommend it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say where you went and how you travelled
describe the place and the accommodation
suggest why your friend should or should not go on this holiday
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Do you agree or disagree? people spent too much time on personal enjoyment doing things they like to do rather than doing things they should do.
Some people believe that using a bicycle as the main form of transport has a lot of advantages, whereas others think that it has many disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
Say why you would like to go on the trip Suggest what you could do to help during the trip Ask other questions about the trip
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house. The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently went on a trip and thought that the tour guide was particularly helpful. Now you would like to show him/ her your appreciation. Write a letter to the manager of the tour company. In your letter
describe the tour
explain why you liked the tour guide
say what you would like the manager to do to reward the tour guide
As technology helps to gain access to information, fact teaching should be removed and school should focus on developing skills and talents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowaday, many government budget money for the sports industry. Why do you think governments are funding sports so heavily? Do you think this an appropriate investment?
ome people think that economic growth is the only solution to stop poverty and hunger, while others think that economic growth is damaging the environment and should be stopped immediately. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Studying art in school improves students’ performance in other subjects because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That’s why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many nations are facing the problem of declining number of students attending science subjects at university. What do you think are the underlying reasons for such trend? How can it affect these nations?
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV, video games and other entertainment for children's leisure. How does this affect the children? How do you think this problem can be tackled
Some people think the best way to improve road safety is to increase minimum legal age for driving cars and motorcycles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*Question* Some people believe that to be successful in a sport, natural ability is necessary while others think hard work and practice is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three major cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As Technology is advancing, some people think that soon there would be no role of teachers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects while others require students to study a wide range. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The graph shows changes in the sales of musical instruments in the UK from 2008 to the present and gives predictions for future sales.
The diagram below shows how orange juice is produced. Summarise the important information by and make comparisons where relevant. selecting and reporting the main features.
Physical activities should be introduced to children on a regular basis? Do you agree or disagree? What kind of sports are the most useful?
Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'on ebig traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is ? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Others think they should begin after 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that anyone can create art, such as painting, poetry, music, etc. Others think that a person should have special abilities to create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts compare the proportion of carbohydrates, protein and fat in three diffirent diets. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart and table below give information about population figures in Japan. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries, there is an increase in the number of parents who educate their children at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fueld in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.