An increasing number of people now are using the internet to meet others and socialise. Some think this has brought people closer together while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that product should be made to last as long as possible, while others think making the product cheap is more important. Discuss both views and express your opinion.
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
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and:
•Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.
Some think that private companies should pay for pollution cleanup, while others say it should be a government’s responsibility. Discuss, and state your own opinion.
Food travels thousands of miles from farmers to consumers. Some people think that it would be better for our environment and economy if people consumed locally produced foods. To what extent do the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Your workplace requires an interpreter to translate from one language to another during meetings. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
•recommend someone to act as an interpreter;
•explain why the person is qualified for that role;
•say how the person can be contacted.
Some people work for the same organisation all their lives.Others think it is better to work for different organisations.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A gift (such as a camera, a soccer, or an animal ) can contribute to a child's development. what gift would you give to help a child develop? why? use reasons and specific examples to support your choices.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism overweigh its drawbacks?
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay
give advice about what to do and see in your area
give information about what clothes to bring
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Maria,
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, or animal products for clothing and medicine, for example. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people believe that globalization has a positive impact on economic development and cultural exchange. However, others argue that it leads to the erosion of local cultures and widening income inequalities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph gives information about a number of using of public transportation system by different ages and location of dwellers in 2016.
The graph below provides information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (You should spend 20 minutes on this task).
The chart below shows the number of males and females studying different subjects in Toronto in 2013.
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give more option.
The chart and graph below give information about three categories of workers in Australia and the unemployment level within those groups.
You were hurt in a small accident in a store last week. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
introduce yourself
describe what happened
say what action you would like the manager to take
more and more young people use internet to socialize .do you think it is a negative trend or positive trend?
The line graph depicts the percentage of China's population distributed among 3 age groups.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement for part time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager.
In you letter
-describe you experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Do the dangers derived from the use of chemical in food production and preservation outweighs the advantages?
Freshwater is a limited resource in certain regions of the world. Today, the escalating demand has transformed it into a global problem. What are the causes of increasing demand? What measures can governments and individuals take to respond to the problem?
Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than positives effects. To extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the amount of waste production [in millions of tonnes] in six different countries over a twenty-year period.
The older people who need employment have to compete with younger pnes. What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
2.You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
o Say how you found out about the plans
o Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face
o Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
Some think scientists should be allowed to send messages into space to communicate with other life forms while others believe this is too dangerous. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays,a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatmens instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Nowadays childrens watches a lot of TV and play video games. however, some people think that these activities are not good for a child mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers are becoming parts of many classrooms all around the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
Some people argue that girls and boys should be educated separately, while others think that it is more advantageous to study in the same school. What is your opinion?
Throughout history, people have dreamed to live in a perfect society while they haven't agreed how what the ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? What can people do to achieve an ideal society?
To begin, a significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an outside class learning. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting choice for determining companies. Frannkly, there are many steps that they must be dealing with the recruitment, it could be a long process of recruitment. Besides that, he situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Furhetmore, Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their probation to achieve good performances. In general, an Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not set up priorities. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing day-off to break or get permission. As a conclusion, Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their next path. Most students choose the companies based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
Some people believe that parents should pay their children for doing household chores such as cleaning or washing dishes, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects. but others believe teenagers should focus on the subject they are good at or they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Effective learning requires time, comfort and peace, so it is impossible to combine study and employment. Study and employment distract one from another. To what extent do you think the statements are realistic? support your opinion with examples.
Some people think that some type of criminals should not go to prison, instead they should do unpaid work in the community. To what extent do you agree?
Some people support the idea of imposing taxes on fossil fuels ( oil, coal, and gas) in order to reduce energy consumption. Others disagree with this approach. Consider the debate and its arguments, and come to your own conclusion.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity (those teaching programmes that involve the use of written materials, videos, televised lessons and the Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be as good as those taken by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The below graph shows the population of Japanese in the past, present, and future trends and table informs the number of people aged over 65 years old in 1950, in 2005, in 2035, and 2055
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of town and cities than to build more housing . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the different types of accommodations chosen by the British when they were on holidays in 2013.
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
The graph below gives information abouth the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Computers and artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly being used for online education. Can AI enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?