These days many families move to other countries for work. Some people believe that the children in these families benefit from this move. However, others believe that it makes life more difficult for children. Discuss both views and give your own pinion
the pie chart shows the percentage of women in poverty and the bar chart shows poverty rates by sex and age. they are from the united states in 2008. summarize the information and make acomparison where relevant.
The pie chart shows the main reasons for migration to/from the UK in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, encouraging them to buy toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisements claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think university should make it espescially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Because of your job, you have to move to a new city. Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In your letter
ask them to help you find somewhere to live
tell them the kind of accommodation you want to find
tell them which area of the city you want to live in
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….
More and more fathers are taking a break from their careers so that they can stay home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both parents work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
The line graph shows visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the bar graph shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows sales of songs from three musical genres during a period of ten years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Children have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six, right up until the age of 18. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making children do exam ?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT IT IS BETTER FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY TO LIVE FAR AWAY FROM HOME THAN TO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR PARENTS. OTHERS THINK STUDENTS SHOULD NOT STUDY AT UNIVERSITIES THAT ARE FAR FROM THEIR HOMETOWNS. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
It is sometimes argued that too many students go to university, while others claim that a university education should be a universal right. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
You have an appointment with your bank manager, but you cannot attend the meeting. You are writing to him to make another appointment. In your letter
• Apologize for any inconvenience
• Explain why you cannot attend this meeting
• Make an appointment for another meeting
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people believe that tourists should never stay in hotels or resorts because living in such places does not allow them to get access to local cultures and traditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sport competitions. Do you agree or disagree?
Modern lifestyle mena that manu parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that parents have a great influence on thechildren's growth but influence from the outside plays a moreimportant role. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a manufacturer to ask them to arrange the production of a new item for you. Please say
– What item do you need?
– Why do you need it?
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas(in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictionon what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries, sports stars earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that sports stars earn too much money, while others claim that they deserve their high salaries. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Most artist earn lower salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree ?
In many parts of the world, there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Many companies and some organizations require their employees to wear uniform. Which jobs is wearing of uniform good for? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniform to work?
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving at the public beach, were erected. On the other southern side, new cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel. To summerize, the following harbour has been developped with the introduction of a fresh infrastructure and the renovation of the ancient ones.
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parent's absence. Discussion
2.The diagram below shows the process of using water to produce electricity. Summaries the information in the diagram to explain how the system works
In many part of the world, children are given more freedom than in the past. Is this a positive or negative development?
The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs.
Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
• What topics would you like them to cover?
• Why would it be interesting for students?
• Ask questions about the arrangement
The line graph shows visit to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries visited by UK resident in 1999. gp
The graph and chart give information on the aveage daily maximum and minimum temperature in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities
Write a letter to your frind who lives in aqnother country and in your letter:
a. Invite him to a public event in your country
b. Describe the public event.
c. Explain about other plans you have for your friennd when he will visit.
Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People now have freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to development in the communication and transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
People in many countries are spending more and more time away from their families. Why is this happening? How does this affect people and their families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. it would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports. Do you agree or disagree?
The food travels thousand of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economy if people only ate local produced food. What extent do the advantages outweigh disadvantages ?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
You accidentally damaged a book borrowed from the library.
Write a letter to the librarian.
- Apologize for the damage and explain how it happened.
- Mention the details of the book (title, author, etc.).
- Offer to pay for the damages or replace the book.
Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using computers. Do you agree or disagree?
Medical professionals such as doctors and nurses from poorer countries often migrate to richer countries to world. What PROBLEMS ARISE FROM THIS SITUATION? What Measures can be taken to deal with it?
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular that people choose it as a paltform to learn. Some believe that is would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Asturalian household.The secound chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
It is generally believed that talent is something you are born with. some say it might even be genetic. However, there are those who claim that talent is a combination of exposure to a good teacher and practice. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and prevention measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, people who are unemployed receive a weekly payment from the government. Some people think that this payment should be stopped and that people should be made to work for their money. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People benefit more from traveling in their own country than from traveling to foreign countries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You want to invite a famous actor to open the new theatre.
Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter
• give some information about the new theatre
• invite her/him to open the new theatre
• explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip. Write to the travel agency. In your letter
•Say where / when you went on holiday
•Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
•Tell them what you would like them to do