Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars? Korkem
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and preparatory methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons…experience.
The cost of international travel is decreasing, and tourism is increasing in many countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the rising trend of tourism for countries?
You recently purchased a fitness program online which did not help you lose any weight. Write an email to the fitness instructor in about 150-200 words. Your email should include the following things: • Mention when and where you bought this course • Describe why you were disappointed • Urge the instructor to remedy the situation
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As global trade increases, many goods including those we use on daily basis are produced in another country and have to be transported long distances . Do benefits of this trend outweigh disadvantages
Some people claim that recycling is not very effective since most waste still ends up in landfills. They say that instead of recycling, we should focus on using fewer resources to minimise the amount of waste we create. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the bar chart shows the percentage change in the share of international students among universityy graduated in different canada in provinces between 2001 and 2006. Summerise the info by selecting the main features, and making comparision where relavent.
Some People say watching TV programs and movies on crimes is more popular. Why it is increasingly popular. What are the effects on society?
The chart below give information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summaries information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
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 (eg. Business, scholarship, etc). Discuss both view and give your opinion
There is a problem with the road outside of 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.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country betwewn 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
SOME PEOPLE SAY HISTORY IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANCE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL. OTHER THINKS IN TODAY'S WORLD SUBJECT LIKE SCIENCE AND TECHONOGY ARE MORE IMPORTANCE THAN HISTORY. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
Children usually want to play the same games and watch the same tv programs as their friends. Should Parents allow it or not? Give your opinion and examples from your experience.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Some people suggest that the circumstances of a crime and the reason for committing it should be taken into consideration when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In nearly all science course at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What are the reason for this? What can be done to balance out the number
The graph below shows radio and television audience throughout the day in 1992, write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling , a ‘gap year ‘ , before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to local council. In your letter
Give details how you and your friends or family use the centre
Explain why the sport and leisure centre is important for the local community
Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
In some cultures, children are encouraged to compete against each other. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
Gender imbalance has long been a general phenomenon not only in the labor market but also in formal education. Some analysts argue that it is impossible to eliminate the underrepresentation of women in some subjects in the university. Do you agree or disagree?
In today's world, many people spend increasingly less time in their homes. what are the reasons for this? What are the effects of this trend on individuals and society?
Your friends recently moved to a new city. You will also be moving to the same city.
Write a letter to your friends and include:
- Ask where to find a place to live
- Tell them what type of place you’re looking for
- Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter,
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summerize the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend the money
Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The increasing prevalence of convenience food will lead to traditional method of cooking disappearing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Often former government regulators are offered jobs by the industries that they had previously been overseeing. Critics say that this is a conflict of interest, while others say it’s not justifiable to restrict individuals’ actions once they’ve left public service. What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
some people believe that voilence on television and computer games has a damaging effect on society. others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behavior. what is your opinion?
some students like to take distance- learning courses by computer. other students prefer to study in traditional classroom setting with a teacher. consider the advantage of both options and make an argument for the way the students should organise their schedule.
In some countries, the number of police officers in active service is decreasing. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What effects might this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Practice:
You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
- Explain that you have completed your studies
- Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
- Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local films?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaivour to children?
The range and quality of food we can buy has changed due to technological and scientific advances. Some people believe the range and quality of food has improved while others consider it may be harmful. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
There are many types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important and should it be preserved or is international music that is heard everywhere nowadays more useful to a society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people argue that keeping pets is beneficial for longevity while others believe that household animals are not healthy for people to have as companions. Discuss both sides of the argument, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transport such as bus, trains, subway. Which one do you prefer? What are the advantages of both choices? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts illustrate the total production of electricity measured in units and divided by different sources of fuel in Australia and France in the year 1980 and 2000.
You have just received a letter from an overseas university saying that your IELTS band score of 6 is too low for admission to any of its Master's courses (You need 6.5)
Write a letter to the admissions officer. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Enquire about any alternative ways of gaining entrance
Some people believe that the use of artificial intelligence in fields such as communication, medicine, and transportation can greatly benefit society, while others argue that it poses significant risks to data privacy. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:
-Details about the meeting
- The problem you face
- What should be done
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing house work in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
TVs are increasingly showing crimes and criminal reports. Why is it getting so popular? What are the effects of this on society?
Some people hold that the development of modern science and technology leads to environmental pollution and energy shortage. What do you think ?
You are currently doing a diploma course at a college, but you need to
take a week off during this course. Write a letter to the college Principal. In
your letter
give details of your course
explain why you need a week off
say what you want the Principal to do