Some people believe that reading is always a good habit. Others feel it depends on which books a person is reading. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
in some coutries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
The two maps give information about some changes in the layout of Buduran beach town during the 29-year period since 1995.
Many people like to wear fashinable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good or bad thing?
You are a member of an international students club.The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to event organiser ,Luis.In your lette;
Offer to make a popular dish from your country
Describe what this dish is
Explain why it should be include in the event
You recently went to see a good play at a theatre, but you did not enjoy it because of some problems in the theatre.
Write a letter to the manager of the theatre. In your letter:
•say which play you saw and when
•describe the problems you experienced in the theatre
•suggest what the manager should do
More and more people are buying a wide range of household goods. Do you think it is a negative or positive.
The line graph illustrates the process of food consumption in China.
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by modern lifestyles which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?
Hw. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers playing games, chatting and watching videos but all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education and their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some companies have rules that forbid employees from using personal cell phones during working hours. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a store. Write a letter describing your
appreciation. In your letter include:
● What the situation was
● How you were helped
● What you are going to do as a result of this good experience
The charts below show changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in a country in 1985 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Pie chart
Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays,we are producing more and more rubbish.why do you think this is happening?what can government do to help reduce the rubbish produced?
Your colleague is traveling from another country for a meeting in your office. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meeting. Write a letter to your colleague. In the letter say when and where you will meet him/her explain where he/she will stay tell him/her about the arrangements you have made for the meeting
The following graphs give information about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment sectors of adeveloping country. Write a report for a university Lecturer describing the information shown below
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of the society. Do you think art and music still have a place in today's modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
An incraesing number of people want to buy clothes, shoes and other items produced by famous international brands. Why is this? do you think it is a posituve or a negative development?
There was an advert inviting applications for a certain job in the local
newspaper. Write to Human Resource Department. In your letter,
describe the job you are applying for and your relevant work experience.
In your letter
• say about the job position you are applying for
• describe your experience
• describe how your current job and the one you are applying for is a
good match
Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a country or an institution. Discuss both modes of work and give your opinion.
With a fast pace of modern life more and more people are turning towards fast foor for their main meals. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainme Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In most of the education system, students are assessed by written examinations. Do you think it is a good idea or not? Give your reasons.
Raising gas prices is the best way to solve the growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other methods do you think would be effective?
Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging on products they sell Others believe that it is the consumer's responsibility to avoid buying products which have a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the spirit of competition should be encouraged in children. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete grow up to be more productive adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In today's world, people send a lot of money on appearance becasue they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a possitive or negative development?
In many coutries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the new born. Do you think the advantages od maternity leave outweight the disadvantages?
the world today is a safer place than it was a hundred years ago, and governments should stop spending large amounts of many on their armed forces. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some countries have introduced a law to eliminate working hours for employees. Why is this law introduced. Do you think it is a negative or positive development.
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport.
The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries，it is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
**More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others belive that some imformation is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarise the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter give details of your visit to the restaurant explain the reason for the celebration say what was good about the food and the service
Some people claim that not enough of waste from homes is recycled. They say that only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal recourse requirement To to what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their products.
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Introduction
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 ………….,
Modern technology now allows rapid and uncontrolled access to information in many countries. This is a danger to our societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people sat that in our modern age it is unnecessary to teach children about the skill of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that musci is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. She is planning to stay with you, but you cannot accomodate her. Write a letter to her.
Tell her the reasons.
Aplogise
Make alternative arrangements.
The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries for the period 1960-2000. Write a report for a lecturer describing the information in the graphs.
The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on. What are the causes of this situation ? What is the solution ?