The increase in tourism has led to the destruction of the environment, thus tourism ought to be banned in certain areas. What is your opinion?
Some people say that tourists cannot learn very much about a place from visiting it on holiday. Others say that they can learn a lot. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have invited to your friend’s wedding, which will take place in another country next month. Write a letter to the couple and say that you cannot attend.
Explain why you are unable to come. Invite them to visit you after the wedding. Describe some activities you can do together when they visit.
some people believe that advances in technology designed to reduce crime,such as closed circuit television systems,invade the personal privacy of innocent people.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The internet allows us to stay connected with each other hand,it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements ?
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that students should be given homework every day, while others argue that daily homework is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in London, between 2000 and 2010. Summarize information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that activities done in a person’s free time should be planned, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel (measured in tonnes) in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables below show response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people who showed their opinions about a new theatre.
Difference between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays, people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisement and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say how you feel about the engagement
• explain why you cannot go
• tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her
Many people in poor countries die from diseases that are curable because they cannot afford the medication required. Do you believe that drug companies should make their products available at reduced prices in these countries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. •State what problems you had with the food you ordered. •Complain about the service. •Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
In many countries plastic bags are the main source of rubbish causing pollutions in oceans and on land; therefore they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The use of mobile phone should be banned in public places like libraries and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from international competitions. To what extent do you agree?
Topic: These days there are a lot of TV channels available to view. Some people think it is good to have a range of options but others argue that it affects the quality of programs. Discuss both sides and give your opinion as well.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. Is this a positive or negative development? What is the effect of this on the individual and on society?
You have a full time job and are also doing a part-time evening cource.You now find that you cannot countinue the vourse.Write a letter to the cource tutor.in your letter
Globalization has led to greater interconnection between countries. What are the causes of globalization, and what effects does it have on local cultures and economies?
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.
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
16.When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for this change and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
COMMUNITIES AND HELPING EACH OTHER We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sport facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their time in. To what extent do agree or disagree?
It is absolutely true fact that people cannot but imagine their lives without music. It totally interferes in each sphere of human life. What are the most popular music styles today? Discuss this point of view and give your personal opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
these days much of the foods people eat gets transported from farms that are thousannds of miles away. some people believe that it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consume food produced by local farmers. would the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
You are planning to give a party at home. You want to cook a meal for this party and decided to ask a friend for a recipe from his/her country. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Tell the friend why you are giving this party
-Explain why you want a recipe from his/her country
-Invite your friend to the party
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other peopl e 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.
You are planning a week-long vacation and you need someone to take care of your house while you are away.Write a letter to your neighbour and tell them that you are going away.
In your letter,you should:
Why you will be away
Ask them to take care of your house
Explain what tasks you would like your neighbour to do
Many movies and video games contain scenes of violence. Some people believe that they should be banned, while others think they are harmless or even help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today, there are many advertisements aimed at children, such as advertisements fir toys and snacks. Some people think that advertisements aimed at children should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The United Nations recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. What benefits has it brought during this time? Do you think the UN will last another 70 years?
The graph below gives information from Annual Energy Outlook 2008 about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
UNEMPLOYMENT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLES OF CONNTEMPORARY SOCIETY. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF UNEMPLOYEMENT? WHAT SOLUTIONS CAN YOU SUGGEST?
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they're afraid of losing. Therefore, sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned to prevent potential accidents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have some problems and can’t stay for the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out whether a refund is possible if you leave early
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. You do NOT need to write any addresses. You should write at least 150 words. In your letter
ointroduce yourself
odescribe your plans for the party
oinvite your neighbour to come
As housing is a basic need for people, government should provide free housing for everyone who cannot afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The fie chart illastrates the planned. distrubion of disbursements distribution aeross various areas.While, the table indicates how the projected costs will have banged by 5th years
In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish. They cause water and land pollution and so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
Air tranport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but other believe the use air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
You recently bought something from a TV home shopping channel. The product that was delivered does not have the same specifications / functions as the one advertised on TV. Write a letter to the TV channel. In your letter;
Say why and when you bought the item
Say what is the difference / what is wrong with it
Say what action you would like them to take
The chart gives information about the average annual water consumption in kilolitre per property in Australian cities, namely Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra for last year, while the pie chart that shows the distribution of Australian water consumption by the year 2014.