The top priority of businesses is making money, adn they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The modern life is harmful for people asit bring a lot of preasure and reduce the quality of relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are buying whta they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
in some societies moer and more people are deciding to live alone .why do you think this is ?what are the advantages and disadvantages of living alone?
The graph below shows the numbers of overseas visitors who went to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Online reviews are a popular way to find out about the quality of products and services nowadays. Write an essay expressing your opinion about this topic and support it with arguments including:
The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Billions of dollars are spent on Space research every year. Instead, this money could be used to improve living conditions of people on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Science and technology have improved the standards of living in all over the world. Some people claim that the role of the arts has become insignificant. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are a foreign student. You want to join the club or society so that you can enjoy your time when you study there. Write to the student union manager. in your letter
Introduce yourself
Write about your hobbies and interests
Ask for information about clubs and societies
Recent development in technology have made the T.V screen so live that people not need to go for any live performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of waste from homesbis recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
some people think that the best way to reduce the time spend travelling to work its to replace park and garden close to the city center with appartment building for commuters but other disagree. Discussed both the view and give your opinion.
2-Plastic shopping bags contribute to the pollution of land and sea, some think they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
it is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on treatment of people who are alerady ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem, and what measures could be taken to solve it?
some people think that educated people are more valuable than people who have learned skills through experience. Do you think educated people are the most valuable for society? what kind of skills people can learn through experience that can benefit society?
Some people say parent should encourage their children to participate in team activities in the free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss and give your opinion.
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The two charts below outline the statistically most desirable countries in terms of quality of life and reasons for migration.
The line graph illustrates the average CO2 emissions produced per capita in four countries; namely Britain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden between 1967 and 2007. Overall, the UK was the highest in terms of CO2 emissions, whilst Portugal was the lowest during the same period. According to the figures, United Kingdom and Sweden were the two nations with the most of the C02 production in 1967.However, in a 40-year (no need to write time) span, both have decreased alike. Concerning the former, Co2 emissions was slightly in decline till 1977 before a gradual decline till 2007. The latter observed a significant climb passing from around 8.5 tons to just over 10 in 1977. From this date, CO2 emissions have declined drastically till 2007 moving to less than 6 metric tons. On the other hand, pollution jumped in Italy and Portugal. A skyrocketing surge in CO2 emissions can be noticed from 1967 to 1977 for Italy before a gradual growth. The Portugal’s CO2 emissions moved upward abruptly till 1997 before a steady growth until 2007. To conclude, despite the awareness of environment issues, UK is still the most prominent(dominant) CO2 producer in 2007, amid the four-country analyzed. Portugal is still the less polluting state though.
In many countries people apply and use credit cards and this lead to debt. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons where necessary.
Do you believe that professional athletes make good role models for younger people people? Support your opinion with reasoned and example from your own knowledage or experience.
Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their familles but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego County and California and the rest of the world
Do you believe it is right for a country to change its flag after citizens have fought and died under the existing flag? Give reasons for your answer.
In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work 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 is affecting your work
• say what you want the shop or company to do
Write about 150 words in an appropriate format and style.
You can use this page for any rough work.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family.
Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
– Explain why you would like to move
– Request that your employer place you in a specific city
– Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that criminals should be put into prison as long as possible. However, others believe that it is necessary to educate those people in local community. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
This graph illustrates the proportion of tourists on Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017. Overall, It is clear that the total number of visitors increased constantly over the eight-year period. In addition, the number of cruise ship travellers showed dynamic changes compared to other ones. In terms of those who stayed on cruise ships and island began at around 0.75 and 0.25 million respectively. From 2010 to 2011 vacationers staying on cruise ships increased by nearly 0.25 million, while people who stayed on the island remained unchanged. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of people visiting on island overtook those people staying on cruise ships. Throughout the entire period, although the total number of tourists began at 1million, it went up by 2.5 million, resulting in this proportion reached the peak of 3.5 million. Moreover, travellers spending time on the island showed increasing annual figures, and after 2012, those people went up to 2 million in 2017.
Some companies sponsor sport as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantagesDiscuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays many students go traveling or working for a year after graduating from high school and before starting university. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
These days many people prefer working at home instead of going to their working place. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development?
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter,
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
-Thank your friend for the stay.
-Describe where you left the envelope.
-Ask him/her to return it to you by post.
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
The best way to solve the world‘s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently moved house and you used a removal Company to help you move your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move. Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter,
•Give details of the move
•Describe the damage
•Say what you would like the manager to do.
The graph below shows the percentage of people going to cinemas in one European country on different days.
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it doesn’t solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other type of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, there have been schemes to encourage older professional people to retrain as school teachers. Do you feel that this is likely to have beneficial effects on education? Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience.
You bought a TV week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly.You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help
Write a letter to the company in your letter
●introduce yourself ●explain the problem ●and state what action you would like from company
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while others argue that the aid money is misspent by the governments that receive it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Animal extinction is one of the biggest environmental problems we face. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Today, many people rely on the internet to diagnose and cure their own health problems instead of seeing a doctor. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
some people think that teenagers are happier than adults aqnd others have an opposite opinion. To what extend do you agree Give your reasons and example?