THE WORLD TODAY IS A SAFER PLACE THAN IT WAS A HUNDRED YEARS AGO, AND GOVERNMENT SHOULD STOP SPENDING LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ON THEIR ARMED FORCES. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH STATEMENT?
These days mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
WRITING TEST 14
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
•ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
• ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
the most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?
Getting promotion is one of the biggest driver for people to apply to themselves and work hard in the modern workplace. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
ou are going to study at a college in another country. You need to find a place you will live. Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival date, describe the kind of accommodation you need and say what you like the accommodation officer to do
Computers are now the basis of modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However dependence of computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays it is a bigger problem in front of the govenrment to provide satisfactory house to their increasing population whilst still trying to save the environment . Discuss this statement and give your opinion .
children should always follow their parents' advice. to what extent to do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people believe that social networking sites(such as Facebook)have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend do you agee?
In some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population among children who are 15 and younger. What are the effects of this in those countries?
Students should be taught to read and write using a computer, as handwriting will not be used in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is ok to put the needs of human over environmental concerns, while others feel that protecting the environment should be prioritized. Discuss both views and what is your opinion
what is the causes, consequenses and solutions to Global Warming
It Is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high porportion of young people.To what extent do you agree or disagree
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 ………….,
The coloumn graph shows the percentage of males in a particular country who prefer watching sports to males who prefer participating in sports. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relavent.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefitsif society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantegs of having an ageing peoplulation outweogh the disadvantages?
1. Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform? standardized way implement distinct benefits presents challenges fosters equal footing individuality personal expression. personal interaction or self-expression well-being and productivity. feel restricted employees feel unified in their purpose more practical and accessible for everyone. On the downside
You are applying for a new job and international company. You would like to ask your previous employer to write a reference letter for you. Write a letter to your previous manager in your letter. Remind your manager of the position you worked in tell him or her position you applying for why you want ask him to provide you with the directors letter
Some people think that it is a good thing for senior management positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 word
The government should put a tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to have healthy life. Do you agree or disagree?
Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
people like to travel or work in the time between highschool and university studies. what are the advantages and disadvantages
In some societies, obesity is regarded as a major problem. Some people believe that junk food advertising is largely to blame for this problem and should be banned. However, others feel that junk food advertising does not contribute to the problem of obesity and should not be banned. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge, and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open-space design instead of separate rooms. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Communication through text messaging and other instant forms of online communication are short and basic. Some people think this will be the death of grammar and spelling. Do you agree or disagree?
At the present time, populations of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages whats ypur opinion?
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a realiable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below compare the percentage of global passenger car production shared among 6 countries over two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevant.
In some Vinhomes areas, fast food, prepared meals, and sugary drinks are now sold in more shops and at lower prices than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
in some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness are decreasing. what whould you think the causes, and what measures could be taken to solve them
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are of season some people consider it a good idea, but some people appose it. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In some countries, secondary school aims to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is better?
Scientist and the news media are presenting ever more evidence of climate change. Governments cannot be expect to solve this problem. It is the responsibility of individuals to change their lifestyle to prevent further damage. What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transportation rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
I write a request letter to the manager of the sports center
The maps below show a residential area witha park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children
Many people think that it would be beneficial to establish a single, global currency to make international trade and travel much easier. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Would a single currency cause any problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Environmental problems are too big for individuals countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. What is your opinion?
Advantages and disadvantages of working abroad. Why is it getting a popular idea of living abroad? To what degree do you agree with this choice.
The way that people work today has changed significantly due to development of technology. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages.
Modern technology is now very common in the most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work ? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on tecnology?
The spread of multinational companies and globalization is increasing with time. Some people say that it will bring positive effects for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the number of people choosing to live alone is increasing. What are the causes of this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular choose it s a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
you and some friends ate a meal at a resturant to celebrte a special ocaasion , and you were very pleased with the food and service.
write a letter to the resturant manager , in you letter
give a detail of your visit to the resturant
explain the reason for the celebration
say what was good about the food and service
Many people believe that home-cooked meals are better for one’s health. Those who disagree argue that it is healthier to eat restaurant meals. What’s your opinion?
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up early for work.
Write a letter to your local government and do the following things:
• Tell them where you live.
• Explain what the problem is.
• Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a latter white to the organiser of the meeting and include - details about the meeting –The problem you face - what should be done