the chart below shows the number of men and woman in further education in britian in three periods and whether they were studying full time or part time
🔶In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. 🔸Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In today's very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications? Explain the reason and provide specific examples to support your answer.
Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirtiesrather than at younger age. Is this a positive or negative development?
There is a problem on the road outside your house.
Write a letter to your local councillor. In your letter:
Introduce yourself
Explain what the problem is
Tell the councillor what you would like to be done
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •thank your friend for the holiday •explain that you left your wallet in their house •give them instructions of how to send it back to you
Some countries encourage foreign companies to open in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local business rather than foreign businesses. To what extent do you agree?
You want to organise a party in your office to celebrate something.
Write a letter to your manager about the party at the office. In your letter,
•say what the party is about
•mention why it is necessary
•explain what you expect from him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph below shows the percentage of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries
international sporting events such as the World Cup Footvall can bring people of different nationalities and cultures together far more than any other multinational gathering. To what extent do you agree with this view?
You have meet and old friend in another city on your last business trip. Now you are going on another business trip in the same city and want to meet him again. Write a letter to your friend and say
- Express your excitement about the last meeting.
- Give details about your new business trip.
- Suggest an arrangement to meet again.
The table bellow gives information about changes in modes of travel in England beween 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
some people believe that allowing chidren to make their own choices on everyday matters is likely to result in society of individuals who only think about their own wishes, other believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the modern world, many employees lack software skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
people believe that teeagers should be require to do unpaid community work in therefore in their time this can benefit teenager and the community as well. To what extant do you agree or disagree.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
Very few people who commit crime want to. They do it because they feel they have no choice. This is the reality of the situation, and it means that police and prisons are not relevant to reducing crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Academic The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville.
Scientists advise to follow healthy activities but some people don\'t follow them although they know the benefits. What are the reasons behind this? And what can be the done to solve this issue?
the charts belows show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
"The pie charts display the percentage of users on five different social networks in 2010 and predicted figures for 2018."
Write a letter to the local council about plans to close a children's playground in your area.
In your letter, you should:
1) Say why children are not using the playground.
2) Explain how important the playground is for the local community.
3)Suggest how the playground could be improved.
You work for international company and you need time off to attent a family celebration.Write a letter to company's manager.In your letter:
Give details of celebration
Explain why you need time off
Suggest a way to have your work done during that time.
Most people believe money is a very important consideration when choosing a job as it can help you get a better lifestyle; however, there are some who believe it is more important to have a job you enjoy and that this, and not money, will lead to greater happiness and a more balanced personal life. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people believe teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit the teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Share personal examples if applicable.
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent write a letter to him
In your you shoul tell:
Why do you think the rent shouldn't be increased.
What you will do if it is increased
Some people believe that the internet is increasing the gap between the rich and poor, while others argue that it helps to reduce this gap. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe the government should invest more money to help tourism development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
TThe diagram shows the skeletal systems of two ancestors of modern human beings. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travelers.The number indictes how many male of female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration.
n many nations, it is becoming mandatory to receive vaccinations in order to prevent the spread of disease. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
One of your friends has just had a twin and for some reason you cannot go visit them in their town.
You should write a letter to your friend and in your letter you should
• congratulate them on the new-born babies
• explain why you cannot go visit them
• offer to help in case they need help.
The line graph below compares the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in four countries in billions of US dollar.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.Write an email to your friend. In your email, recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain how your friend could learn this sport suggest that you both learn this sport together You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Governments prohibiting the underage children for getting fulltime jobs in certain countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Some cities have few controls over design and construction on housing and office building. People think that they are free to choose the design they like. Do you think the disadvantage outweigh advantage?
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius (°C) and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. 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.
It is a natural process for animal spaces to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
the bar graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by US teenagers from 1975 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Cohabitation is believed to bring huge advantages for young people since it enables them to fully understand each other before deciding to get married. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the adventages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
the chart below shows the percentage of adults of different age in the UK who used the Internet every day grom 2003-2006.
The diagram below shows one way of manufacturing ceramic pots.
The two maps below show a small village in the west of Ireland in the year 2000 and at the present.
Some people think that getting degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, while others believe that it would be better go straight into work and get experience. Discus both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that success in life depends on hard work and determination, while others think that other factors, such as money and luck, play a more important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.