The line chart illustrated the sale of five different fruit jams ( strawberry, raspberry, grape, cherry, and plum) in one nation during the period from 2009 to 2014.
Bar chart shows the number of international tourists visiting four European citiest
Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a country's financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
ome countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have been invited to talk about your country at the international meet at an American college. Write a letter to the secretary of the International community.
You should write :
1. Accept the invitation and find a suitable date.
2. Discuss what you should talk about
3. Ask if you require any instrument.
In modern society , there has been a major concern that many couple have delayed parenthood. Some explanations for this social trend will be put forward before an analysis of its impacts on society and family life is given.Advantage and disadvantage this trend?
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarships, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that standardized English exams, like IELTS, are just big business to make money. Others however, think that standard English exams are important for society. Which do you believe and why ? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.
Airline companies have reduced the cost of air tickets in many nations. discuss whether it is a positive or negative development.
The graph shows the number of international students enrolled in four Australian universities from 2000 to 2015. Describe this graph and make comparisons where needed.
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people are of the view that industries and multinational companies, and not the government, should pay for the cost of ways to clean up the pollution they have created. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Improvement in health, education, science and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations however the government or richer nations should take responsibility for helping the poor nations. Do you agree or disagree?
YOU WORK FOR AN INTERNATIONAL COMAPNY, AND WOULD LIKE TO SPEND SIX MONTH WORKINGIN ITS HEAD OFFICE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. WROTE A LETTER TO YOUR MANAGER. IN YOUR LETTER EXPLAIN WHY YOU WANT TO WORK IN THE COMAPNY'S HEAD OFFICE FOE SIX MONTHS, SAY HOW YOUR WORK COULD BE DONE WHILE YOU ARE AWAY, ASK FOR HIS/HER HELP IN ARRANGING IT.
It is often claimed that wealthy nations should provide financial support to poorer countries for welfare, health, and education. However, there are those who believe that developing countries have to bear their own responsibility for the conditions in their lands and not receive any aid. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many educators believe that international exchange trips are beneficial for students. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give you opinion and include any relevent example
The graph compres the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining second class degress or better at a major UK university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers 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 center is different from most other town centers
.Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the articleI have recently
The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Describe the information shown below in your own words. What implications do the indicators have for the countries?
Test and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of the nation's history. However, some people think old buildings should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? should history stand in the way of process?
Traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This has negative effect on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which cleans the 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 are agree with.
* explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
* offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Write not less than 150 words
The pie charts illustrate how many degrees granted in different fields at the National University in the 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Jenny is conducting a research project on cell phone use. The chart shows the percentage of students, and parents of students, at Jenny’s school who owned cell phone over a 14 year period. The table provides the cell phone ownership rate nationwide over the same timeframe.
In many nations, people in huge cites either live alone or in samll family units, instead of a large, extended family. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Many young people now know more about international pop and movies starts than famous people in the history of their countries. what are the causes? give solutions to increase the number of people to know about famous people in history
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
*describe the training course you want to do
*explain what the company could do to help you
*say how the course will be useful for your job
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such ad cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To extent do you agree or disagree.
Holding international games such as olympics is an exciting event. Some think it has positive effect, while others argue it is a waste of money. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The table below shows how young people in Tokyo, Japan, listened to music over the previous month. The pie chart shows a record company's international findings about whether people preferred live or recorded music. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1970 to 2020 according to United Nations statistics.
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. The line chart below illustrates the proportion of the public in each age group who visit the cinema at least once per 30 days in on particular nation during the period from 1978 and 2008. Overall, although the four different age groups showed various contrasting trends in cinema visits over the period, the 14–24 age group had the highest level among the others, with only minor fluctuations, whereas the 25-34 age experienced a significant growth. In 1978, the proportion of people between 14 and 24 began at about 40% and showed a minor drop until 1988, then witnessed a sharp increase, reaching 51%
Some believe secondary school students should learn international news as a part of school subject while others think, its a waste of time.Discuss both views ans give your opinion.
Some people think international events such as the Olympic Games are important and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that international new s is more important than local news. Others argue that local news is more important. Discus both views and give your opinion.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday part for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party.
In your letter:
- explain the reason for the party
- give the date abd time of the party
- suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Education is a critical element of the prosperity of any nation. The more educated people in a country are, the more successful their nation becomes.” Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement. Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience or observations.
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
ost countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? Solutions to change negative attitudes?
Some believe secondary students should learn international news as a subject at school, while others think it’s a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show degrees granted in different fields at the National University in the year 1990,2000 and 2010.
ou work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it,
You should write at least 150 words.
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter;
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impact you
clearly state what you would like the airline to do
The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. (million). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, International Tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world. Unfortunately, it creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.