Some think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give our own opinion.
Many elderly people are no long looked after their families are put in care homes pr nursing homes. What is the advantage and disadvantages of this trend.
The graph below shows the number of tourists (measured in millions) visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effects on the environment, eating habits, and families. Do you agree or disagree?
In many places, people’s lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Average distance in miles traveled per person per year, by mode of travel
The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident, as people all over the world wear the same fashions, use the same brands, have similar eating habits and watch the same TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it
runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centres is importsnt for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a University-level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes of this situation, and how can governments, Universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
•Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that family is the most powerful influence in a child’s development. Other’s say that other factors such as ( television friends music etc. ) play a greater role today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more women are now going out to work and some women are now the major salary earner in the family. What are the causes of this, and what effect is this having on families and society?
Many elderly people no longer look after their families but are put in care homes and nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
"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.
The table compares the rate of six individuals for each family in Britain over the period of 20 years.
The first graph below shows the weight (in tonnes) of fruit produced by a farm during each month in 2013, and also the amount (in tonnes) of fertiliser used. The second graph shows the volume of rainfall in each month (in millimetres.) Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
-Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
-Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
-Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
Some people believe that the whole family (grandparents, uncles andaunts) bringing up children is better than only parents. What is your opinion?
The given charts give information about the number of students at university in the UK from 1991 to 2001, government spending and the types of family economic background they came from in 1991.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You live in Ho Chi Minh City. You moved to Manchester to study English three months ago. You have just received an email from a friend of mine, Sara from London. Read part of her email below. Write a reply to Sara. In your email, you have to describe Manchester and the weather there, tell her about your part-time job, the family you are staying with, and your activities in the evening, and finally you have to write about your English classes there. You should write at least 120 words.
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spenttheir weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Today food travels thousands of miles from the fram to the consumers. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or a negative trend?
Although family is a powerful influence on child's life, it is also influenced from outside the home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A family has a great influence on children's development, but the outside of home plays a bigger part in children's life. Do you agree or disagree?
Many university students nowadays live away from home and their parents because of their university location,while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for individuals and the family than eating out in restaurants or canteens. Do you agree or disagree?
The tables below give information on sales of two types of smartphones in six countries in 2012 and 2022. iPhone (Canadian Dollars in millions $) (Canadian Dollars in millions $) 2012 2022 Germany. 4.6 12.4 Japan 8.9 21.9 New Zealand 1.4 18 Canada 6.8 41.7 Ireland 0.8 3.4 Thailand 7.4 29.5 Galaxy (Canadian Dollars in millions $)(Canadian Dollars in millions $) 2012 2022 Germany 3.1 18.4 Japan 10.8 32.7 New Zealand 0.8 14.2 Canada 4.3 29.7 Ireland 0.6 4.1 Thailand 8.9 24.6
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 an d in 2018. Zhazira.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town to the writer of the article
country all look very similar to each other you don't fully agree with this opinion.
write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offered to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after the six years old child.
Write a letter to the parents. in your letter
*explain why you would like the job
*Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
* Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out of 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.
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write a letter to your friend, and
- Explain why people can feel this way
- Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
- Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out in restaurants. Do you agree or disagree?
Today, some food travels thousands of miles from farms to consumers. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economy if people only eat locally produced food. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the schools promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children? might refrain from heathy food provide by family fat sugar obesitty relevant problem developing the similar habit fo tlong riub dan f difficult to manage financially
The invention of the Smartphone marks a crucial turning point in innovation, becoming the most necessary item on everyone’s list. Today, it is rare to see a person without one, constantly entering data and searching for information. However, while it is a social milestone, the Smartphone is also responsible for a changing culture. Please share your perspectives on this topic and discuss your views on the subject from both a personal and professional perspective
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (13.05.25) (million tonne)
In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on earth. Do you agree or disagree? Show ideas and vocabulary
The table gives us information about the number of people working as researchers in technology per million people in five countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going to visit New Zealand for an English and homestay program. You have just received details of your homestay host family. Write your first letter to the family:
Introduce yourself
Ask the family some questions to get info that is imp to you
Tell the family about your arrival date and time.
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of mpney are better prepared to dealwith the prblems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
According to global health experts teenage pregnancy is on the ascendency among huge number of families across Africa. What are the causes of the problem? What can be done to solve the problem?
Nowadays, many students live with their families while others go to another city to study at a university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Children of ages 7-11 now spend more time watching television and/or playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, family and society?What are the possible solutions to this situation ?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Nowadays, many students live their family while others go to another city to study at the University. What are the advantages and disadvantages