New technologies have brought many changes to children's leisure activities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or are there other things?
Financial education should be included as a mandatory subject in school to prepare students for managing money effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, childeren's lives very different from today. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of life for childeren in the past?
In today's world with the dominance of capitalism, many people buy more items than before, particularly luxury ones such as brand-name clothes and cars. In this essay, the reasons behind this situation will be discussed in detail and examine whether this can have positive or negative consequences.
(Academic and General Training) Many people have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved?
You and your family visit the local shopping mall every week. However, it has become more and more difficult to find a parking spot recently. You would like to let the shopping mall manager know about this problem. Your email should do the following things: Describe the problem you are having with the mall’s parking. Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
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?
An English-speaking woman who lives in your town has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to this woman. In your letter,
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
n many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree? Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree.
With the help of the internet and television, many people are becoming famous. Is it a positive or negative trend? Include examples.
Topic: Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
some people believe that learning a foreign language should be mandatory in schools .Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think it does not matter if a professional sportsman or sportswoman misbehaves on or off the field if they play well. What is your opinion about this?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to larg shopping centers or malls to do their shopping . Is this a positive or a negative development?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look many differences from their home country. Nowadays, the sceneries in places all over the world are more and more similar. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?
Due to poorer countries experiencing a brain drain they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers leaving to work in more developing countries. What problem does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this solution?
this diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. summarize the information and make a comparison .
In many countries pleastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies.Do you think the advantage outweighs the disadvantage
Living in large cities today poses many problems for people. However, more people live in smaller towns. What are these problems living in large cities? Advantages and disadvantages.
You live at university accommodation. You found that some valuables were stolen from your room. Write a letter to accommodation manager about this theft. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Describe what happened
• Write what you want from the accommodation manager
these days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. explain why you this change has happened. what are the effects of this change in attitude?
The diagram below shows one method of manufacturing ceramic pots.
Write about following topic In many countries today, crime novels and TV Crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Today, many people do not know their neighboars in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Write a letter to the Planning Manager of your local council about a historical building in your area that is about to be pulled down due to the lack of money to repair it. In your letter
State why the building is important
What the building can be used for in the future
Suggest ways for paying for the repairs
Some people think that employee performance is a good way to measure productivity and efficiency. Others think that the number of customers shows the potential of a healthy company. Discuss both views and giveyour opinion
Some people believe that poverty is the most serious global problem facing humanity in the twenty first century. Do you agree or disagree? How do you think we should eradicate poverty?
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relecant.
There aren’t many houses to accommodate people so it has several social consequences. Only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A growth number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
: For many , shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others . People , however, in the past mostly visited shopping malls when necessary . To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?
Today, many do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problem does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reeason for the traffic jam in many cities and that's why the use of puplic transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
In recent years through the internet, air travel, trade and popular culture, globalisation has rapidly increased. Many people believe that the increased interaction between nations through globalisation is a good thing. Discuss both view.
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the proportion of managers who are women in five different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In your letter
• describe the training course
• say how it will help improve your job performance
• explain how much time you need off and ask for permission
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
In many countries, truancy * is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community? (* truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is ‘to play truant from school.’)
You had a problem while staying at a hotel and the receptionist was very helpful. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
– describe the problem that you had
– explain how the receptionist helped you
– suggest ways to prevent the problem from happening again.
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place or area. However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their lifetime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in many countries, the level of crime is increasing. why do you think is and what can be done about it?
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing a part-time job
The obesity rates among teenagers have increased dramatically in many developed countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions.
Many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tabkets and mobil phones bring more disadvantages than advantages. To what exteend do you agree or disagree
General Training
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Say what you have learned in your present job,
•Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department,
•Explain why you do not wish to leave the company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Many parents these days choose to send their children studying abroad. What are the causes? Is it a positive or negative development?
In many developing nation, the rush to become industrialized has created major problems with air and water quality. What are the problems that this has brought about and offer some solutions to these problems?
You local library is hiring a new staff member,and you are interested in apply for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to applyfor the job.
“Because of the busy pace of modern life, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world.” Discuss the effects lack of experience with and understanding of nature can have on children as they grow up. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.