The internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country betwewn 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building the live in. What are the reason for this? How can people research this?
Some people say that the Internet is making the world smaller by bringing people together. To what extent do you agree that the internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another?
Since the beginning of 21st century internet has been changed dramatically and working from home has become common. While working in the comfort of home may prove to be a blessing, office workers have some unmatchable benefits. This essay will discuss why office goers could be more productive than people who choose to be home-sourced.
You recently received a message from your local council about changes to a public park in your area.
📌 Write a letter to the manager of the park.
In your letter:
say how you feel about the changes
describe any problems these changes may cause
suggest what improvements you would like to see
In some countries, there is not enough respect for elderly people. What are the causes of this? Suggest some solutions.
Everyone should be encouraged to use fewer resources rather than recycle more. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some students like to take distance-learning courses by computer. Other students prefer to study in traditional classroom settings with a teacher. Consider the advantages of both options, and make an argument for the way the students should organise their schedule.
Some people think that products should be made to last as long as possible, while others think that making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
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.
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children’s charity located in the USA spent and received in 2016.
The plans below show student accommodation buildings 2010 and now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some argue that governments should prioritize lowering environmental pollution and housing issues in order to prevent illness and disease. do you agree or disagree?
Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Some people believe that both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem, while others argue against this. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Scientific expertise is threatened due to thousands of Internet users who claim to be educated in the areas they are not. What are the causes of this problem and what could you suggest to solve it ?
Some people believe that to protect local cultures, tourism should be banned in some areas, while others think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
these days much of the foods people eat gets transported from farms that are thousannds of miles away. some people believe that it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consume food produced by local farmers. would the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/
unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
- explain why you want to do voluntarylunpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company.
In your letter,
-Describe the item
-Explain where and when you left it
-Say what action you would like the company to take
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think that competitive sports have a positive effect on the child’s education .while others argue it is not so. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage and opine.
Language teachers should concentrate on giving feedback to students when they do good work, rather than on criticising bad work. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. DO you agree or disagree
Some pepople feel that the private lives of celebreties should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
it is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (dinosaur, dodo) there is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE NUMBER OF HOUSHOLDS IN THE US
Some parents believe that schools and the government should be responsible for transporting children to and from school. Others think it is the parents' responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
r ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam' How true do you think this statement is? what measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Governments should be responsible for promoting renewable energy sources, while others believe that individuals and private companies should play a larger role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some parents believe that children need strict rules. Other parents believe children should have a lot of freedom to make decisions on their own. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that in our modern age it is unnecessary to teach children about the skill of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agreee or disagree?
the environment problem facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. Government and large companies should responsible for the deducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art (e.g. literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g. physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
There is a problem in the road outside your house. Write a letter to your local councilor. In your letter
-introduce yourself
-explain what the problem is
-tell the councilor what you would like to be done
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or dosagree with this statement?
The chart below shows the oercentage of household in owned and rented in accommodation in Englan and Wales between 1918 and 2011
Several languages are in danger of extinct. These are spoken by small number of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages while other believe that it would be wasted of money discuss both who and give your opinion.
Some people think that all law breakers should be put into prison while others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is irrefutable that there are many methods to control children's behaviour in today's modern world, some people choose physical punishment. Some parents believe that punishing children is the most effective way to manage kid's relationships. This essay will argue that spanking is not the best method for children's behaviour.
Many people who care for the elderly do not have anough time to look after them? What problems related to this? What are some possible solutions?
In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. Give your opinion with relevant exxamples..
Some people believe that the government should fund the arts, while others think that it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days people are living into their 90’s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care for the elderly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly members or should the government be held responsible?
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The pie charts below show average house hold expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.