Last Wednesday you flew from London to Vancouver. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your hand luggage on the plane.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
* where and when you lost your bag
* what your bag looks like
* what its contents wer
The two graphs show the main energy sources in the USA in the 1980s and the 1990s.
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?
You have seen an advertisement for a 'weekend work' in a hotel in the town where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you. Now you want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
ask what work you would be expected to do
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that automation can help positively transform the economy. others think otherwise, claiming that it may imply serious economic consequences. discuss both views and give your opinion
The charts show the sale of five different kinds of jam from 2009 to 2014
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with the sentence?
Courses and general online study have recently become very popular. However, some people still prefer to attend classes in person. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems? What measures can be used to solve these problems?
Climate change is the biggest threat to human life on earth. How much do you think this is accurate? Is there anyother threat mankind faces?
The given maps represent Grange Park in 1920 and the same park today. Overall, many facilities were constructed, except entrance place everything had changed gradually.
The line graph shows 5-year number of fish and meat consumption and grams per person per week between 1979 and 2004.
Some people believe that teachers should teach children good manners while others believe that parents should take this responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects. but others believe teenagers should focus on the subject they are good at or they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world's meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world's meat consumption? What kinds of problem might such mesures cause?
Some food travels long distance from the producers to the consumers. Some people believe that it is better for the environment and economy if people only buy food produced by local farmers. Do you think the advantages of this idea would outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situations such as an, unsatisfactory job or shortge of money. Others argue that is better to try and improve such situations . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many things that used to be done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does this develomeng bring more advantages or disadvantages.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
You are preparing an event in the countryside.
Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter,
•describe the event
•mention what arrangements have already been made
•say how your friend can help
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of unemployed graduates, aged 20-24, in one European country over of two-year period. Summerise the information and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
It appears that there is a rise in the number of charity advertisements on both television and the Internet. What can be the reason for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some young people say that their mobile phone are the most important think they own. Do you think that the use of mobile phones is good. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that social media can provide people with reliable information and news. Others, however, disagree with this view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of therir work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people beleive that in a city the best way to travel is by car , while other people argue that the better way of travelling is by bicycles . discuss both views and give your opinion .
Modern technology has promoted easy and fast access to information. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, parents send their children abroad for further education. At what age should they send their children abroad? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
GENERAL TRAINING ONLY
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Each year, your company gives an Employee of the Year award to a worker who has performed exceptionally well. You believe that someone with whom you work should receive the award this year.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In the letter
- Describe your colleague’s job at the
company
- Describe a time you worked with this
person
- Explain why you believe this person
deserves the award
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Jackson,
Some people prefer shopping in shopping centres while others prefer local markets. What are the advantages of each? Which shopping experience do you prefer? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some universities now offer their course on the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative trend?
The pie charts below show the avarage household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010
The percentage of school aged boys in two different age groups who participated in 5 different sports in the UK in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. Write a letter to your boss.
You lost a valuable item while staying at a hotel .
Write a letter to the hotel manager to request help finding it .
In your letter:
-dicribe the item you lost and when you lost it
-explain why it is important to you
-ask the manager to check if it has been found and how they can help.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the work. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The charts below give information about the electricity generation in two counties in 2009.
Nowadays, many people are buying fewer new things and more second-hand goods. What are the possible reasons for this trend? Is this a positive or a negative development?
TOPIC 8: Some people think that people should be given the right to use fresh water as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private healthcare outweigh the disadvantages.
Many people argue that the average age of drinking should be above the current set age. Others think it should be above the individual and shouldn’t be based on the factor of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alterative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
•explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
•say what else you could do for the family
•give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away,
give instructions about how to care for your pet,
describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
Some students prefer to take a gap year between highschool and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
SOME PEOPLE SAY STUDYING IN A GROUP IS THE BEST WAY TO STUDY. OTHER PEOPLE SAY THAT STUDYING ON YOUR OWN IS BETTER. DISCUSS BOTH POINTS OF VIEW AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
the diagrams show changes to a medical centre from 2008 to 2010
Some celebrities are famous because of their wealth and glamour. Some people believe that they can set a bad example for young people. Do you agree or disagree?