Some people believe that providing arms to police will lead to state violence, while others feel that it is essential to maintain law and order. Will the arming of police actually lead to violence and state terrorism? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table and chart below show the time spent at leisure and household activities in Britain. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Leisure activities (Average Men Women minutes per day) TV, video, radio Reading Sport 137 118 18 19 15 11 Household activities (Average minutes per day) cooking and washing shopping repair clothes washing and ironing Men Women
The diagram below gives information about the process of making potsThe diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute infromation on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts
Global warming is not caused by human activity. Changes in average temperatures throughout all climate zones are a normal phenomenon. Therefore, countries need not take any actions to combat global warming that would negatively impact their economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, there is a growing gap between the technical skills of younger people and those over the age of 50. What problem does this cause, and what solutions could minimize the problem?
Fastfood is becoming one part of our life. some people say that every individual should take responsiblity for it while other people say that it the government's responsiblity. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Examine the arguments in favour and against animal experiments, and come to a conclusion on this issue. You should use your own ideas, knowledge, and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people think hard work and determination lead to success. Others feel that money and personal appearance are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss bothviews and give your opinion.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phones apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should second
Sport is becoming a business. More and more companies ar Do you think that it is a positive or negative development?
A photograph you submitted to your local art gallery has been selected to feature in an upcoming exhibition.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter
- tell him/her about your good news
-describe the photograph
-invite him/her to attend the exhibition with you
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You have received a letter from your neighbour complaining about noise from your house/flat.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
explain the cause of the noise
apologise for the noise
describe what action you will take to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are currently attending a course which is not the same as per the description in the admission brochure.
Write a letter to the headmaster. In your letter,
state which course you are enrolled in
provide details about the noted differences
suggest what actions would you like him to take
Nowadays, for many individuals, the internet is becoming a substitute for traditional books. What do you think will happen in the future, and what is your opinion
Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others. Do you agree or disagree?
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advatages and disadvantages of solar energy?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the houses or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Fast food is becoming pert of life everywhere, negatively affecting our lifestyles and diets. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Studying abroad can be highly motivational for students nd also ínpire their dreams. However, whilst studying abroad can have a number of positive effects on students, there are also many difficulties that they may meet along the ways. With this in mind, it is more advantagous to study at home. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Usually, cities have more crime and disorder than rural areas in countries. There are several main reasons for this. This essay discusses why crime is high by area and how it can be eliminated.
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You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
•Which part-time course you booked,
•Explain why you need to cancel your booking,
•Ask about booking a different course.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Internet dominates free-time for too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common.
Does tho this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree？
Interest in homeschooling is becoming more widespread around the world. In your opinion, should school be compulsory for all children, or should families be allowed the right to choose to educate their children at home?
As a result of global warming, many countreis are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while other think that there aremore important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
.Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-yearold child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature？ Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket and you wish to complain to the supermarket authority about that.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket.
In your letter Say –
•who you are
•Give details about the accident
•Suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world . Why is this? What are the advantages and disadcantages of solar energy.
Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does its increase in popularity have on individuals and on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience.
In many coutries 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?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT SONG LYRICS WICH GLORIFY VIOLENCE AND CRIMINAL LIFESTYLES SHOULD BE BANNED. DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SUCH A BAN.
Some people say that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motor bikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Tourism is becoming increasly important as a source of revenue in many countries. Do the advantages of tourism outweight the disadvantages ?
The maps show the transformation of the village of Eastminster over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As more and more students enter universities; academic qualifications are becoming devalued. To get ahead in many professions, more than one degree is now required, and in the future, people will likely take some degree courses before even starting work. It is an undesirable situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a terminally ill patient or someone in great pain. A few countries in the world allow euthanasia to be practiced by doctors, though it is still a very controversial issue. What is your opinion on the matter?
Task Two In modern society, it is common for employees to work overseas and take their families with them. What are the advantages and disadvantages for employees and their families? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? You should You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, work and leisure activites. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples for your own knowledge and experience.
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008.
The bar chart compares the yearly number of visitors in 3 different museums from 2007 to 2012. Overall, the peak of visitors' number was in 2012, while the lowest point was in 2009 and 2010. Victoria and Albert Museum was the most popular from 2007 to 2009. During 2007-2008 its annual number of visitors remained constant at about 14 million people per year. However, the figure started to decline rapidly in 2009, and reached its lowest point of about 8 millions in 2010, becoming the least popular museum for the rest of the period. After that, the number of Victoria and Albert Museum's visitors gradually rose up to 10 million visitors within 2 years. British Museum was the second most popular in 2007, being outraced by Victoria and Albert Museum. Nevertheless, its number of visitors experienced a sharp fall in 2008 and remained unchanged the following year. Then, the figure started to increase. It reached its peak of approximately 14 million visitors in 2012, regaining its position of 2007. National Gallery Museum showed the most notable development with a steady growth throughout the period. Being the least popular museum in the beginning, it experienced a growth of more than 10 million visitors over 6-year period, and became the most visited museum in 2012.