Some people believe that children are given too much freetime. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
What are the advantages and disadvantage of leaving your country to live and study abroad? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that competitive sports, both team and individual, have no place in the school curriculum. How far do you agree or disagree?
With improvements in today's health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with increase in number of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you believe that professional athletes make good role models for young people? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people enjoy change and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to remain the same and do not like any changes. What is your opinion as far as change in life is concerned? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter -describe the problem.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job.You think he/she get ajob. -Write a letter to this friend.In your letter: #say why he/she would not enjoy going to college. #explain why getting a job is good idea for him/her
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured.
City planners tend to arrange schools, homes ,shops and offices in specific areas and separate them from each other . Do you think the advantage overweight the disadvantage?
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of junk food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000
The bar chart below shows a survey of a group of young professional aged 20 to 30 years old who ere asked to state which factors motivated them to succeed.
The line diagram shows the demand of electricity in winter and summer for a particular city. the pie chart shows the percentage of electricity use in the households. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Five months ago,you started renting an apartment on a six-months agreement.You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment.In your letter
say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
explain why your plans have changed
tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
The line chart shows average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the US from 2000 to 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are not satisfied with many problems and with the changing room in a Sports Centre that you visit. Write a letter to the Sports Centre manager.
In your letter
Explain the problem
Say how you feel about this problem
What steps you would like manager to take.
Some people believe that it is fairer to assess a student’s ability based on their performance during the whole course rather than giving a formal examination at the end of the course. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. School should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can concentrate on useful subjects as mathematics and informatics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that the best way to solve global environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree: - raising price helps people reduce overuse - limiting depletion of natural fuels disagree: - There are better ways like using energy from the sun, water
the diagram below show the life cycle of the Silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should a learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days many young people are spending less time doing outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and enjoing nature. What are the reasons for it? How can we encourage them to do more of these activities?
Some people think that governments should only focus their spending on public services, and they claim that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that social netwroking sites have a great negative affect on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
apple canning The diagram shows how apples are canned.
4.Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( traditional methods of teaching versus the modern ones
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
Describe what happened that caused you ti miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
The graph depicts participation of students from five different country in three universities. Overall, the largest number, belongs to Indians, who goes to University of Riverview. Meanwhile, the smallest group are Smithtown University's Indonesians.
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about car owership Britain from 1975 to 2005.
Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Your neighbour has written to you to complain about the noise from your flat.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
explain the reason for the noise
offer your neighbour an apology
tell them what action you will take.
Ask electrician to be as quiet as possible. Pay for additional electrician so job finished sooner.
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the honey bee. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____,
You should write at least 150 words.
the diagram shows the stages of making bricks
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.
Influence of human beings on the worlds ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loos of bio diversity. What are the primary causes of bio diversity? What solution can you suggest?
Your family is going to celebrate an occasion and your sister needs a day off from school.
Write a letter to the headmaster of the school
The increasing housing problem in big cities has social consequences. Some people say that only governments can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Describe why you are having the party Give directions on how to get to the venue
Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Government money should be used to support children in schools for sports rather than to support professional sports that perform for the general public.to what extent do you agree?
A new neighbour has moved in next door and has taken your main rubbish bin.
Write a letter to your new neighbour requesting that they return the item. In the letter:
– Explain that new bins must be sourced from the local council
– Request that the person returns your bin immediately
– Inform the person of what further actions you will take should they not return your bin
You recenly received a letter from your bank that should have contain a new credit card. Unfortunately, the card was not in the letter.
Write a letter to your bank manager. In your letter:
-Explain what has happened.
-Suggest the card could be cancelled for security reasons.
-Ask when the new credit card can be sent to you.
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 voluntary/unpaid work at the musuem
• Describe some skill and qualities you have the would be useful
• Give details of when you would be available for work
Some people think thats it's a good idea to socialise with work colleages during evenings and weekend. Other people, think it's important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Many people today, especially in the developed world, are choosing to have fewer children, or none at all. Why is this happening, and do you think it is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to a manager of the taxi company to complain about the problem with the taxi service used by you.
- when and where you used the taxi service
- describe A problem you faced
- what you expect from the manager to do