Many people think that consumerism has led to significant environmental issues, while others believe that it fosters innovation and economic growth. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The Education of young people is the main priority in countries around the world. some believe that educating adults who cannot read or write is essential for society and more funding should be made available for it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Part 1 The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual ' income in 2007,2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A couple has recently moved into the apartment on the floor you live. You were away when they moved in and now you want to invite them for dinner.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
• introduce yourself to them
• give details of your apartment
• invite them for dinner
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………….,
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want.
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.
The table below show response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people (Club members and the general public) who showed their opinions about a new theatre.
The charts compares the value changes in UK metal industry between 1970 and 2000. While, UK demand and UK production fell over time, the import rose . The second line graph reveals the employment status in UK steel industry. As the graph shows, UK demand in the begin was in the higher line with 200000 in 1970, but it slowly decreased about 180000 in 1980. Then the UK demand rapidly declined approximately 110000 in 1990. Afterward, the demand slightly went down from 1990 to 2000. The UK production at the beginning was around 160000 in 1970. Then the value steadily dropped approximately 9000 from 1970 to 1990. Afterward the value kept unchanged between 1990 and 2000. The import at the beginning was in the bottom line with around 1 in 1970. Then gradually increased to 500000 from 1970 to 1990. Afterward, the import substantially climbed around 700000 in 2000. Regarding working parties status in UK steel industry. In the beginning of year employments were 50000 in 1970. Then slowly fell to 40000 between 1970 and 1980, and considerable plunged to 20000 in 1990. Then the status slightly decreased around 19000 from 1990 to 2000.
The map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think that it is beneficial to travel abroad, but others think it is unnecessary because we have the Internet and TV. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Topic. In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages ?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter-
Suggest how you could help in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to 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 time to visit
Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Learnning new language is the best way to know the culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time on e-learning. However, television or computers cannot replace the book as learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extend to you agree with this statement.
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket(s) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show two different underground tunnel systems for cars in two Australian cities
The graph gives information about annual consumption of energy per person in two years, 1990 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is inevitable that as technology develops, cultures must be lost. Technology and traditions are incompatible- you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of these fashions
The graph show the average annual expenditure on cell phone and residential phone services
Some people feel that cities should allow for spaces for graffti while others feel it should be banned. Discuss both side and give your own opinion.
The use of autocorrect software makes it unnecessary for people to know how to spell words correctly these days. Is this a statement that you agree with? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of household in the USA by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015.
Many people have a strong connection to their hometowns. In what ways do you think living in your hometown has influenced your personality and perspectives? Discuss the positive and negative impacts of growing up in your hometown on your personal development and whether you believe it is important to maintain these connections as you move through life.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some peoplesay this is good but other believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that smoking cigarettes should be banned. On the other hand, there are those who disagree with this measure. Do you agree or disagree with the banning of cigarettes?
some people think that going to a fitness center regularly is unnecessary.Instead,they believe that combining occasional exercise(such as for walks)with a balance diet is enough to stay healthy to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.
The local government is planning to change the bus timetable. You are not happy about the proposed changes. You have decided to write about it to the editor of a local newspaper.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In the letter
describe the changes
explain how that will affect you
say how you would like the service to be improved
“Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting.”
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
- apologize and say that you cannot come to visit
- explain why you will not be able to visit
- suggest another time that you could visit
The internet has made traditional libraries unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss giving examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many office authorities impose restriction on smoking within the offices premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
Many people join distance-learning programmes and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Difference between countries become less evident each year.Nowadays all the over world, people share the same fashions, advertising,brands,eating habits, Tv channels. Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantage.
many people think that mobile phone should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that to protect local people, tourism should be banned in some areas, while others think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring bout a change. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others think that actions can be taken to bring the change. Discuss both views and give your onion.
The chart shows the average daily viewers for Channel One News.
The figure illustrates annual amounts of three household devices sold in Asada shop. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The bar chart and table show information about foreighn tourism and annual income. Write a report on the following topic
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,
In your opinion, what has been the most significant transportation innovation of the past 200 years? Support your opinion with reasons and examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience.
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful cannot be learned at a university or similar academic instituition.To what extent do ou agree or disagree?
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged？ What can governments do to help them
The graph below shows the production levels of main fuels in a European country from 1981 to 2000. Measured in tonnes.
The graph below shows the annual visitor spend for visitors to New Zealand from 5 countries for the years 1996 to 2014.