You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment a year ago. You left the apartment last month in good condition but the landlord won't return your deposit.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
introduce yourself and say why you are writing
ask for the return of your deposit
inform the landlord of possible action if he/she does not agree to refund the amount
Write at least 150 words.
The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is appropriate for children to learn a foreign language in primary school. Does the advantage of this outweigh its disadvantage?
Some people think that single-sex schools are the best for students, while others believe that coeducational schools are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Social media is becoming increasingly popular among st all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, young people are choosing to live alone rather than with their families. Why is this? What problems does it cause?
Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers?
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Two of each at least
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more diadvantages?
Many countries today are experiencing high levels of migration from rural areas to cities. What are the causes of this trend, and what effects does it have on the existing city dwellers?
People are now living in a “throwaway society” where things are used for a short period of time and then thrown away. What are the causes of this and what problems does it cause?
Children who are brought up in a family that does not have a lot of money are better prepared to deal with problems when they become adults than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. Do agree or disagree with the statement.
The chart below shows the oercentage of household in owned and rented in accommodation in Englan and Wales between 1918 and 2011
21. In many parts of the world, more and more large supermarkets are opening and smaller local shops are closing down. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages for local people?
in many countries today, crime novels and tv crime dramas are becoming moreand more popular.. why do you think these tv shoew and books are popular what is your opinion of crime fictions and tv dramas
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT SUCCES IN LIES COMES FROM HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION, WHILE OTHERS THINK THAT THERE ARE MORE IMPRTANT FACTORS SUCH AS MOENY AND APPEARANCE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings to practise in the community hall. You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group does
explain why the group is good for the community
suggest alternative days and times for practice
Write at least 150 words
The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The map below shows two proposed sites foe a new adventure company in the Caribbean. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people say that self-employment is better than working for a company or institution as it gives a degree of autonomy to the person and is not coercive. discuss both views. What is your opinion
Many large cities around the world lack affordable housing. What problems does a lack of affordable housing cause? How can these problems be overcome? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
A government has a responsbility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some poeple think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree ?
More and more people are choosing to eat ready-made meals rather than freshly cooked food. Does this trend have more advantages than disadvantages?
Some people believe that the governmet should support artists like musicians painters and poets while others argue that this is misuse of founds. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that every human being can create art (e.g. poetry, music, paintings). Other people think art can only be created by people born with a special ability. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many countries have recently adopted the practice of placing cameras in the streets and other public area in order to reduce crime. To what extent do you think this is effective and does it conflict with the public’s right to privacy. Discuss
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both vioews and give your opinion.
we live in the world in which we are constantly xposed to advertising. To what extend does advertising influence our choices as constumers and what effect does it have on our lifes? Discuss the issue and give your opinion
Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter telling your friend abiut good news
What is it
Why does it affect your life
Invite him /her over the celebration
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week,the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
•Tell the store where you live & what happened
•Explain the problem with the laptop
•State what actions you would like the store to take
The following bar graph compares the age profiles of male and female cinema goers in the year 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart illustrates the production output from Asia, Eurpoe and the rest of the world during 1840 and 2000 years.
Many people today are worried about `cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does `cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take?
the plans below shoe a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. summarise the inoformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make somparison where relavant
The table shows the number of consumption amd production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006.
Many government think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, hoever, think that others types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal life. Does the advantages outweighs the disadvantages.
improvement in health, education and tradeare essential for development of poor nations. however the government of richer nations should take more responsibilities for helping the pooer nations in such area. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve the poverty, so some people think that rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today are worried about “cybercrime” such as hacking and identify theft. What problems does “cybercrime” cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way. Why? Does this development have advantages and disadvantages?
Some poeple say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?
Some people think the government money spent on supporting artists of all kinds, such as painters, musicians, and poets, should be spent on more important things. To what extent do you agree or disagree
People are living in a "throwaway society", using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead it?
soem people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Due to poorer countries experiecing a 'brain drain' they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with these situations?
People are living in a ‘throwaway society’, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?