Many people says that the only way to gurantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the worldd of work.Discuss
You have recently joined an evening course but you are finding it difficult to attend.
Write a letter to the course coordinator. In your letter
– Provide the course details.
– Explain why you are finding it difficult to attend.
– Suggest what could be done.
It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for the environment?
People today seem to be increasingly buying consumer goods such as the latest domestic appliances, clothes and electronic gadgets. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed.However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animal.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter …
• Remind him when and where you met.
• Tell him what kind of job you are interested in.
• Say why you think you would be suitable for the job.
Some people believe that having access to the internet is necessary to live a full life today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose higher taxes on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The figure shows the results of a survey of 1000 adolescents in five different countries. The participants were asked at what age they believed certain rights and responsibilities should be granted to young people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given line graph illustrates the production of three forest industry products (pulp, timber and paper) from the year 1980 to 2000.
Some people believe that schools should teach practical skills such as financial management, cooking and basic repairs, instead of focusing mainly on academic subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that people in the country have healthy lifestyles. Other people believe that individuals should be free to decide their own lifestyles. Discuss both opinions and give your own idea.
The government should lower the budget on the arts in order to allocate more money to education.To what extent do you agree? Please try to
You are working at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment in your letter describe the problem with the equipment explain how this problem affects you say what you want the shop to do
You had an appointment to meet you friend but you were not able to
make it and you couldn't inform him. Write a letter
- Apologize for not coming
- Explain the reasons why you couldn't be there.
- Tell him/her how you tried contacting him/her.
Request another meeting.
in some countries young people are encourage to work or ttavel for a year between finishing high scooland starting universty studies. Describe advantages and disadvantages.
In many countries, people buy a wider range of household goods (for example, a television and a rice cooker) than ever before. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some People Believe that it is the responsibility ifindividual to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believethat government should make sure that their citizen have a healthy diet. Discuss both view and give your opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You 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
Write at least 150 words
Modern lifestyle has made it harder for people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. What are the causes of this situation? Suggest what can be done by the government and large organizations to improve it.
The graphs below show the cinema attendance in Australia and the average cinema visits by different age groups from 1996 to 2000.
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend. Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
· Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
· Explain how you have been helping your child study
· Propose another time to meet
Some people believe young generation should follow traditions of their society; others, however, believe that young people should be free to make their own choice as individuals.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
. suggest an interesting parts of the city to live in
. describe the public transport in your city
. say how your friend can meet new people there
Write a letter to your neighbour who is having animals in his/her garden. You and your family members are having problems with the animals
- introduce yourself
- tell the problem
- suggest solutions
The pie charts indicate changes in the proportions of energy produced in a country from 1983 to 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts show the main reasons for migration to and from the Australia in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the per capita meat consumption in four different countries (USA, UK, Brazil and India) from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter: • Describe the situation • Explain how you were helped • State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Your friend wants to send her/his children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say
– Agree to this arrangement.
– Say what time is suitable for you.
– Describe what you are planning to do.
In recent years, plastic pollution has become a significant environmental issue affecting marine life and human health. What are the main causes of plastic pollution, and what solutions can be implemented to address this problem?
Write a letter to apply for a position to look after a house in Scotland where the owners are going away. Provide personal details, what qualities you have for this position and ask for information.
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in a country in two years.
Some people believe that women and men possess different traits, making them unsuitable for certain jobs. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender?
Childern have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six right up untill the age of eighteen. What are the advantages and disadvantages if making childern do exams
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people migth not be happy to give up using cash?
Family is a powerful influence on a child's life, whereas it is also believed that society plays a bigger part for a child's development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of men and women who did various free time activities in England.(VMN)
Some people think that companies and private individuals should bay to clean up the pollution that they produce, not the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The leaders or directors of organizations are often elderly people. However, some sat that young people can also take the lead of organizations or companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
To the right is a line graph which shows the number of farms and farm workers in the United States from 1910 – 2000. Describe the information in the graph.
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?
Today food travels from thousands of miles from the farm to the consumer. Some people say that it would be better for the economy & environment if people ate food produced from local farmers. Would the advantages of this idea outweigh the disadvantages?
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweiht the disadvantages?
the two maps below show an area of land before and after the building of a hydroelectric dam . Summarize the information by selectingand reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that children should be taught to be competitive in school, while others think that cooperation is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, the amount of household waste like food packaging is increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to recuce it ?
The pie charts below give information about the composition of household rubbish in the United States in two different years.
You had traveled by air and had an unpleasant flight. Write a letter to the airline company Manager about the following:
- Describe the flight
- Explain what was the problem
-Ask how this issue can be solved